Nathu Khan
Nathu Khan (1920 – 1971; sometimes spelled as Nathoo), was a Pakistani sarangi player known for introducing solo sarangi playing tradition with difficult phrases. He was associated with Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television Corporation. He was also associated with All India Radio before emigrating from India.
Nathu Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1920 Amritsar, India |
| Origin | Punjab |
| Died | 1971 (aged 50–51) Pakistan |
| Genres | Hindustani |
| Occupation(s) | Instrumentalist, composer |
| Instruments | Sarangi |
| Associated acts | |
Biography
Khan was born in Amritsar, British India. His father Baba Balle was a tabla player.[1] Following the partition of India, he migrated to Pakistan where he became a staff artist at Radio Pakistan.[2][3]
His uncle Feroze Din was one of his sarangi teachers. He first appearance in a sarangi playing performance was at Kaliyar Sharif where he played Raag Shudh Sarang, a Hindustani classical music.
He was introduced to Radi Pakistan, Karachi by Zulfiqar Ali Bukhari. He later worked at Pakistan International Airlines Academy.[1] During his career at Radio Pakistan, his composed music for films and radio plays.[2]
Awards
Khan was posthumously awarded the two Pride of Performance awards, including one in 2016 by the government of Pakistan in recognition of his contribution to Sindhi music.[4][2]
References
- "Remembering a great sarangi player". Daily Times. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- Ali, Sarwat (2015-08-23). "Defying awards - Art & Culture". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- Pradhan, Aneesh (2017-04-29). "Listen: These performances show Pakistani sarangi maestro Nathu Khan's mastery over the technique". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- "Award for excellence: Over 150 people to be conferred civil awards". The Express Tribune. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
Further reading
- "Death anniversary of Ustad Nathoo Khan today". The Nation. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2021-11-16.