Death of Ustad Rashid Khan: Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu pay tribute
Ustad Rashid Khan dies at 55: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and others mourn the loss of the late music maestro.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan. He passed away on Tuesday afternoon after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 55. The Prime Minister shared a photo of them and wrote a long note that read: ‘Pained by the demise of Ustad Rashid Khan Ji, a legendary figure in the world of Indian classical music. His unparalleled talent and dedication to music enriched our cultural world and inspired generations. His passing leaves a void that will be difficult to fill. My sincere condolences to his family, disciples and countless admirers.”
Pained by the death of Ustad Rashid Khan Ji, a legendary figure in the world of Indian classical music. His unparalleled talent and dedication to music enriched our cultural world and inspired generations. His passing leaves a void that will be difficult to fill. My sincere… pic.twitter.com/u8qvcbCSQ6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu mourned the loss of Ustad Rashid Khan. She said he “leaves a rich legacy in classical music.” President Murmu went to X and offered her condolences. “Saddened to hear of the demise of eminent Hindustani classical music singer Ustad Rashid Khan. Ustad Rashid Khan, a Padma Bhushan awardee, showed immense versatility by exploring fusion and performing jugalbandis. He leaves behind a rich legacy in the field of classical music. I extend my deep condolences to his loved ones and admirers,” she wrote.
Saddened to hear about the demise of eminent Hindustani classical music singer Ustad Rashid Khan. Ustad Rashid Khan, a Padma Bhushan awardee, showed immense versatility by exploring fusion and performing jugalbandis. He leaves behind a rich legacy in the field of…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 9, 2024
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also paid tribute to Ustad Rashid Khan. He wrote about Deeply affected by his untimely death. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and admirers.”
Ustad Rashid Khan was undergoing treatment for cancer at a hospital in Kolkata. He breathed his last earlier today. He will be buried with state honors in Calcutta on Wednesday. He would receive a gun salute as part of his last rites. Rashid Khan was the cousin of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan and received his initial education from his maternal great uncle Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan.
He not only contributed immensely to Indian classical music but also wove the magic in Bollywood with his soulful songs like ‘Aaoge Jab Tum O Saajana’ from the Kareena-Shahid starrer ‘Jab We Met’ and ‘Allah Hi Reham’ in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘My Name is Khan’.
Ustad Rashid Khan is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. May his soul rest in peace.