Habibuddin Khan Biography In English Pdf Life Story 1899 – 1972

Birth Details –

Place – Meerut

Date of Birth – 1899

Nationality – Indian

Family

Father- Ustad Shammu Khan

Teacher – Nathu Khan

Early Life-

• Ustad Habibuddin was born in 1866 not only in Meerut but in the lineage of Ajrada Gharana.
• Your father Ustad Shammu Khan was considered the pillar of Ajrada Gharana. Started taking training of music ander the guidians from his father age of 12, but could learn only for 4 years by staying under his
• He died in 1615. You were deeply saddened by his death. Not only did your father die, but a worthy teacher was also taken away.

Career –

• Fortunately, you met Khalifa U. Nathu Khan of Delhi Gharana and he promised to give you education.
• You learned tabla from him for about 10 years and spent all your time playing tabla every day.
• After a lot of practice, you made your debut in the music world and soon became a famous tablae player.
• Khan Sahib was considered to be the unique tabla player of his time. You were unique in your way of company.
• You did not leave even a single action of the artist untouched. Even if a tantra player used to mix strings in the middle. So you didn’t leave him too and used to show his actions on the tabla. Your fingers were always trembling.
• You were also excellent in preparation. Although he was educated in Ajrada and Delhi Gharana, he used to play instruments of all Gharana.
• You gained fame in every corner of India through tabla. Your programs have been solo and accompaniment in all the centers of All India Radio and Sangeet Sammelan.
• In the last days of his life, he became a victim of paralysis. Let alone playing the tabla, even speaking had become difficult.
• Didn’t even save some money, so he spent his last days in great difficulties.

other information –

• Date of Death – 20 July 1972
• Place – Meerut

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