Mumtaz Ali Khan (musician)
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Mumtaz Ali Khan | |
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Born | |
Died | 31 August 1990 Dhaka, Bangladesh | (aged 70)
Children | Pilu |
Mumtaz Ali Khan (1 August 1920 – 31 August 1990) was a Bangladeshi singer, lyricist, composer, collector of songs. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1981 by the Government of Bangladesh.[1]
Early life and career
Khan was born in Manikganj to his parents Afsar Ali Khan and Bedoura Khatun.
Khan learnt classical music from Nisar Husain. He was enlisted as an artiste at Calcutta Station of All India Radio.[1]
Khan tutored musicians like Leila Arjumand Banu, Abdul Alim, Ferdausi Rahman, Nina Hamid, Indramohan Rajbangshi and Meena Barua.
Personal life
Khan had 6 daughters. Including Pilu Momtaz, they all became musicians. He had a granddaughter named Homayra Zaman Mou. [1]
References
- ^ a b c Khalid Hasan Komol. "Khan, Mumtaz Ali". Banglapedia. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
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- 1920 births
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