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Baba Sindhe Khan (sometimes spelled Sendhe Khan or Sinde Khan) (c. 1885 – 17 June 1950) was an Indian classical vocalist of the Gwalior and Patiala gharana. He is known for being among the senior hereditary maestro musicians who influenced the pre-Independence Bombay musical scene and its many musicians.
Baba Sindhe Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1885 |
| Died | 17 June 1950 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Hindustani Classical Vocalist |
| Years active | 1900–1950 |
| Parent | Amir Khan (father) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Voice |
Khan is memorialized in B. R. Deodhar's biographical anthology, Pillars of Hindustani Music.[1][2]
Background
editLife and career
editKhan was the son and disciple of Amir Khan, also known as "Meeran Baksh Khan." Amir Khan was a disciple of Banney Khan of Gwalior gharana.[3] Some accounts suggest Amir Khan was also a cousin of Banney Khan.[4] Amir Khan was a friend of Balakrishnabuwa Ichalkaranjikar.[5]
After his father's early death, Khan and his brother Pyar Khan traveled extensively, including to Kabul and sang in small groups. He spent some time in Karachi with a wealthy patron, Seth Bishandas. Fond of mysticism, Bishandas' influence compelled Khan to live as a fakir.[citation needed]
In 1919, Khan relocated to Bombay and sustained himself on music tuitions. His reclusive and temperamental behavior led to a poor reputation. He developed an alcohol problem. He came into the care of one of his female disciples, Karamjan.[citation needed]
He often visited V. D. Paluskar's music school in Bombay and sing their about once or twice a month.[citation needed]
Death
editOn 17 June 1950, Khan passed away at St. George's Hospital in Bombay.[citation needed]
Legacy
editKhan does not appear to have major disciples outside of B. R. Deodhar and Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Nevertheless, his music influenced popular singers like Chhota Gandharva.[6]
Khan's tomb is located at Shuklaji Street in Mumbai.
References
edit- ^ Sangit Mahabharati (2011). The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Music of India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199797721.
- ^ Dasasarma, Amala (1993). Musicians of India: Past and Present Gharanas of Hindustani Music and Genealogies. Naya Prokash. ISBN 9788185421186.
- ^ Deodhar, B. R. (1993). Pillars of Hindustani Music. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 9788171545551.
- ^ Khan, Sadaqat Aman (2022). Gharanas of Indian Music. Notion Press. p. 54. ISBN 9798885694117.
- ^ Wade, Bonnie C. (1985). Khyal: Creativity Within North India's Classical Music Tradition. Cambridge University Press. p. 42. ISBN 9780521256599.
- ^ Doordarshan Sahyadri (17 November 2020). "Swarraj | Chotta Gandharva Part - II". YouTube. Doordarshan.