Mumtaz Ali Khan (musician)
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (June 2015) |
Mumtaz Ali Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 August 1920 |
| Died | 31 August 1990 (aged 70) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Children | Pilu Momtaz |
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, and .
Personal life[]
Khan had 6 daughters. Including Pilu Momtaz, they all became musicians.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Khalid Hasan Komol. "Khan, Mumtaz Ali". Banglapedia. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
Categories:
- 1920 births
- 1990 deaths
- People from Manikganj District
- Bangladeshi male musicians
- Recipients of the Ekushey Padak
- 20th-century male musicians