Farhan Khan

Sitarist

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• Background: The son of  renowned sitarist Ustad Rais Khan, Farhan is emerging as a leading sitar player amongst the younger generation.

• Date of Birth: 5th January 1981

• Teacher/ Ustad: Ustad Rais Khan

• Gharana: Mewaat Gharana

• Debut performance: Nazrul Manch, Kolkata, 1989, accompanied by Ustad Zakir Hussain on tabla.

• Memorable concerts: Kennedy Centre 2001. Performed with Ustad Rais Khan and shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan at India Gate, New Delhi, 2002. 

• Inspiration: Ustad Rais Khan

• Favourite Raag: Bageshri

• Tours: India, USA and Switzerland.

• Hobbies: Badminton, Hockey, Swimming, Cricket and listening to music.

• Future Ambitions: To concentrate further on sitar.