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Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passes away at 55 after long battle with cancer
According to reports, musical maestro Ustad Rashid Khan was receiving oxygen support and was on a ventilator.
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One of the most celebrated singers Ustad Rashid Khan passed away at the age of 55 in Kolkata on January 9, according to reports. The singer was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer at a hospital in Kolkata. The musician was undergoing treatment, according to PTI.
Music maestro Rashid Khan passes away due to cancer
Jab We Met's Aaoge Jab Tum singer Rashid Khan passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. An official of the private hospital where Khan was admitted shared, "We tried our best but failed. He passed away at around 3:45 pm."
Mourning the loss of Rashid Khan, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "This is a great loss for the entire country and the entire music fraternity. I am in a lot of pain as I still can't believe that Rashid Khan is no more."
About musician Rashid Khan's health
According to Hindustan Times, last month, the late singer's health deteriorated after suffering a cerebral attack. He was initially treated at Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital. However, after that, he decided to continue his treatment in Kolkata. According to sources, Rashid Khan was initially responding positively to the treatment.
Speaking about his musical journey, he performed in his debut concert at the age of 11. In 1978, Rashid Khan attended an ITC concert in Delhi and eventually became a part of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Calcutta at the age of 14.
Rashid Khan was born in Sahaswan, Badayun, Uttar Pradesh on 1 July 1968. He received his initial training from his maternal grand-uncle, Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan (1909–1993). He was also the nephew of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
The legendary singer who is known for mixing classical Hindustani music with light music genres collaborated with Western instrumentalist Louis Banks.
Legendary singers mourn the demise of Rashid Khan
Rekha Bhardwaj took to her Instagram and shared a picture of the late singer and penned, "Mere zindagi ka sabse dukhad din ! Devastated ! I donot want to believe it !"
Adnan Sami shared a picture and wrote on his Instagram, "I can’t believe this news! I’m so shocked & speechless… What a huge loss!! A genius musician & a beautiful friend…My deepest heartfelt condolences to his beloved family …May Allah SWT bless himin Jannat-ul-Firdaus...Ameen."
Sonu Nigam wrote on his Instagram, "My dear Respected Elder Brother and the Pride of Classical Music of our Country Padmabhushan Ustad rashid Khan Sahab. Aise koi jaata hai kya bhai? Akele akele? Saddened by words. Allah aapko jannat me aala makaam de. You'll be missed aways. Peace."
Rest in peace, musical maestro Ustad Rashid Khan!
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