Ikram Khan
Ikram Khan Kalawant is an Indian sarangi player from Rajasthan, he hails from a family of musicians belonging to the Sikar Gharana. He was initiated and trained by his father, Ustad Nizamuddin Khan, who was also a famous sarangi player from Jaipur. He uses thicker non-traditional strings on the sarangi, which gives his music a deep and unique tone. The Times of India described him as an A-grade sarangi player and he is a recipent the Bharat Gaurav Award.
Early life and education
Ikram Khan was born to sarangi player Ustad Nizamuddin Khan in Rajasthan.
Khan began taking lessons from his uncle, Gulab Khan, and Liyakat Ali Khan of Mumbai. Influenced by Ustad Sultan Khan, he became a Gandha Bandhan Disciple in 1989.
Since that time, Ikram Khan has accompanied many of the leading musicians of India including Kishan Maharaj, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Rashid Khan, Ulhas Kashalkar, Ustad Sultan Khan, and Hidayat Khan, and has achieved international recognition.
Career
He is a regular broadcaster on All India Radio and Doordarshan, and has been associated with All Radio Ahmedabad since 1989.
Khan has toured the United States, Europe, and other countries to perform.
Khan is known for his live performance in various cultural programs and festivals including the Saptak Annual Festival of Music.
The Times of India described him as an A-grade sarangi player at Akashwani in Ahmedabad.
Awards
- Bharat Gaurav Award (Dubai, 2021)
Personal life
Khan belongs of the Sikar Gharana and is a cousin of sarangi player Ustad Sultan Khan, and the father of musicians Junaid and Ishrat Kalwant.