The 55-year-old music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, left for his heavenly abode on Tuesday. He was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer at a hospital in Kolkata. His health took a major downturn after experiencing a cerebral attack last month, and he was on a ventilator, receiving oxygen support. Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee mourned over his death and 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."
This article is a quick insight into his life, family, musical career, death, etc.
Who was Rashid Khan?
The skilled swarmandal player, Ustad Rashid was born in Sahaswan, Badayun, Uttar Pradesh on 1 July 1968. His love and passion for music were recognised by his maternal grand uncle, Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan. Later, he was under the guidance of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
| Name | Rashid Khan |
| Date of Birth | 1 July 1968 |
| Birth Place | Badayun, Uttar Pradesh |
| Father’s Name | Hamiz Reza Khan |
| Mother’s Name | Shakhri Begum |
| Nationality | India |
| Profession | Classical vocalist |
| Musical Gharana | Rampur-Sahaswan gharana |
| Genre | Hindustani-Classical Music |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Soma Khan |
| Children | Armaan Khan (Son Suha Khan (Daughter) Shaona Khan (Daughter) |
| Awards/Honours | Padma Shri Padma Bhushan |
| Death | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Death Reason | Prostate Cancer |
| Networth | $68.3K - $91.9K (2024) |
Famous Songs Of Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan gave his debut performance at the young age of eleven. The following year, in 1978, he took part in an ITC concert in Delhi. At the age of 14, Rashid Khan enrolled in the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (SRA), Calcutta, in April 1980, after his uncle Nissar Hussain Khan joined the institute. It is this place, where he was officially recognised as a musician at the academy in 1994.
| Year | Song | Film |
| 2023 | "Chanda Se Chhup ke" | Goldfish |
| 2022 | "Marwa" | Me Vasantrao (Film) |
| 2019 | "Barsat Sawan" | Mitin Mashi (Bengali Film) |
| 2018 | "Bol Ke Lab Azad Hain" | Manto |
| "Assalatul" | Ishqeria | |
| "Assalatul (Unplugged)" | ||
| "Milon Ke Fasle" | ||
| "Milon Ke Fasle (Unplugged)" | ||
| "Ae Ri Mai Re" | Dassehra | |
| 2017 | "Sakhi Ri" | Vodka Diaries |
| "Tu Banja Gali" | Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | |
| "Tu Banja Gali (Reprise)" | ||
| "Tu Banja Gali (Female)" | ||
| 2015 | "Bhara Badara" | Kadambari |
| 2014 | "Kabhi Ayien Pe" | Hate Story 2 |
| 2013 | "Jheeni Re Jheeni" | Issaq |
| 2012 | "Sajna" | Bapi Bari Ja (Bengali) |
| "Dewaana Kar Rha Hai | Raaz 3 | |
| "Aiyo Piyaji" | Chakravyuh | |
| 2011 | "Poore se zara sa" | Mausam |
| 2010 | "Allah Hi Rahem" | My Name is Khan |
| 2009 | "Bhor Bhayo" | Morning Walk |
| "Manwa" | ||
| 2007 | "Aaoge Jab Tum Saajna" | Jab We Met |
| 2004 | "Kahe Ujadi Mori Neend" | Kisna: The Warrior Poet |
| "Tore Bina Mohe Chain Nahi" |
Non-film albums By Rashid Khan
| Album | Year |
| Classical Wonders of India | 2015 |
| Krishna - Ustad Rashid Khan | 2013 |
| Rashid Again | 2013 |
| Baithaki Rabi - Ustad Rashid Khan | 2012 |
| Poore Se Zara Sa Kam Hai – Mausam | 2011 |
| Nirgun | 2010 |
| Kabir | 2009 |
| Shabad Kirtan Gurbani - Sawan Aaya Hey Sakhi from album (Guru Manyo Granth) | 2008 |
| Hey Bhagwan - Ustad Rashid Khan | 2007 |
| Master Pieces Ustad Rashid Khan | 2006 |
| Yearning | 2006 |
| Reflection | 2006 |
| Masterworks From the NCPA Archives: Rashid Khan | - |
| The Song Of Shiva | 2006 |
| Morning Mantra (2003) | 2003 |
| Selection - Raga - Megh and Hansadhwani | 2002 |
| Voice of India | 2002 |
| Yatra – A Journey of Rabindrasangeet & Hindustani Classical Bandish, with Nachiketa Chakraborty | - |
| Naina Piya Se | - |
| Live in Concert: Moreton Centre | 2000 |
| A Maestro in the Making | 2000 |
| The Genius of Rashid Khan | 2000 |
| The Song of Shiva | 2000 |
| In London | 2000 |
| Classical Vocal: Ustad Rashid Khan (Live At Savai Gandharva Festival, Pune) | 1999 |
| Saajan More Ghar Aao (Live) | 1998 |
| Selection - Kaushi Kanada - Charukeshi - Barwan | 1996 |
| Khyal | 1996 |
| Shyam Kalyan - Ustad Rashid Khan | 1996 |
| Rashid Khan Live In Concert | 1995 |
| Rashid Khan - Ustad Rashid Khan | 1995 |
| A Tribute to a Living Legend | 1995 |
| Raga Yaman / Raga Kirwani | 1994 |
| Rashid Khan Live In Concert | 1993 |
| Raga Bageshri / Desh | 1991 |
Rashid Khan passed away in a private hospital in Kolkata on January 9, 2024. He had fought cancer for a very long period. Khan sought treatment at the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital following his prostate cancer diagnosis. Later on, he decided to seek specialised care in Kolkata. Khan responded favourably to the treatment at first. However, on December 23, his condition worsened and he was admitted to the hospital. There, he was put on a ventilator to sustain his oxygen levels, but unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 55.
His musical journey is globally appreciated. He was honoured with numerous awards including, Padma Shri (2006), Banga Bhushan (2012), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2006), Global Indian Music Academy Awards (GIMA) (2010), Maha Sangeet Samman Award (2012), Mirchi Music Awards (2013), and the prestigious Padma Bhushan (2022).
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