Sarangi maestro Ustad Sabri Khan dead

Celebrated sarangi maestro Sabri Khan, passed away in New Delhi on Monday. He was 88.

Renowned sarangi maestro Sabri Khan, died in New Delhi following a brief illness. He was 88. He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2006. The critically-acclaimed sarangi player died on Monday night, his son Kamal said.

Ustad Sabri Khan was a recipient of numerous honours and awards, including the Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, Padma Shree (1992) and Padma Bhushan awards (2006). (Ustad-Sabri-khan-sahib/Facebook)

“He died last night. He had trouble breathing when we took him to a hospital in Saket where doctors pronounced him dead. My father had some breathing problems,” said Kamal.

The body of Sabri Khan will be buried on Thursday.

In appreciation of his contribution to Indian classical music, Ustad Sabri Khan had received numerous honours and awards, including the Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, UP Sangeet Natak Academy Award, National Sangeet Natak Academy Award and the prestigious Padma Shree (1992) and Padma Bhushan awards (2006).

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