India  

Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Video Credit: ANI - Duration: 02:05s - Published
Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Legendary Indian classical musician and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passed away in his Mumbai residence on January 17.

The celebrated musician was an Indian classical musician in the Hindustani classical music tradition, belonging to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana.

He was laid to rest in Mumbai with full state honours.

He was a recipient of several accolades including the Padma Shri in 1991, followed by Padma Bhushan in 2006 and Padma Vibhushan in 2018.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the legendary musician's demise and extended condolences to his family and admirers.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister showered praise on Ustad Mustafa Khan, saying that he was a stalwart of creativity whose works endeared him to people across generations.

On the loss of a legend par excellence, the music fraternity and political leaders from across the spectrum extended their condolences through social media.


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Narendra Modi Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India since 2014

World Leaders React to Trump’s Second Term: Praise,Concerns,and Renewed Focus on Global Partnerships [Video]

World Leaders React to Trump’s Second Term: Praise,Concerns,and Renewed Focus on Global Partnerships

Global leaders expressed mixed reactions to Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration. Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized peace through strength, while NATO highlighted increased defense spending. Israel’s Netanyahu celebrated a stronger alliance, and India’s Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration. EU and Germany emphasized transatlantic ties, while Canada highlighted economic partnership amid tariff concerns. Trump’s return reignites international focus on diplomacy, alliances, and shared prosperity across the globe. #TrumpReturn #WorldReacts #GlobalLeaders #TrumpInauguration #PeaceThroughStrength #USAlliances #IsraelUS #NATOStrategy #IndiaUSFriendship #EUUSPartnership #TransatlanticRelations #TrumpPolicy #InternationalFocus #USGlobalLeadership #UkrainePeace #CanadaUSPartnership #TrumpGlobalImpact #DiplomacyMatters #SecondTermTrump #GlobalCooperation

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:13Published

"Indians most acceptable community globally," says Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu in Davos

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, speaking at the CII session during WEF in Davos, highlighted India's global contributions, technological edge, and..
IndiaTimes

'Stubbornly refused to visit Manipur': Congress slams PM Modi's 'hypocrisy' over statehood day post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Manipur's Statehood Day, which Congress criticized as hollow. They highlighted his failure to visit the..
IndiaTimes

Donald Trump inauguration: Jaishankar carries PM Modi’s letter for Trump ahead of swearing-in ceremony

External affairs minister S Jaishankar is carrying a personal letter from PM Modi for US President-elect Donald Trump. Jaishankar will attend Trump's..
IndiaTimes

Mumbai Mumbai Capital of Maharashtra, India

Employment regulation? Govt may soon ask private companies to notify all vacancies

Mumbai: Private companies may soon be required to notify job vacancies to the government under a new Social Securities Act. This act aims to replace the..
IndiaTimes

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Why wasn’t 'attempt to murder' charge invoked, ask jurists

Legal experts question why Mumbai police have not charged Saif Ali Khan's alleged attacker with attempted murder, given the grievous injuries from multiple stab..
IndiaTimes

File FIR against cops in Badlapur shootout, high court to Maha govt

Bombay high court ordered the State to register an FIR against five police officers after a magistrate’s inquiry into Akshay Shinde’s death. Shinde, accused..
IndiaTimes

Saif Ali Khan attack: Accused panicked after seeing his photo on TV, planned Bangladesh escape, say police

Mumbai Police have arrested Bangladeshi national Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, also known as Vijay Das, for allegedly stabbing actor Saif..
IndiaTimes

Saif Ali Khan stabbing: High-drama in Mumbai court as lawyers clash to represent accused Shariful

A Bandra courtroom witnessed chaos as two lawyers fought to represent Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, accused of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. Shehzad..
IndiaTimes

Padma Bhushan Third-highest civilian award in India

Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, Pioneer of Parallel Cinema, Passes Away at 90 | Oneindia [Video]

Legendary Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, Pioneer of Parallel Cinema, Passes Away at 90 | Oneindia

Shyam Benegal, the legendary filmmaker renowned for his contributions to Indian parallel cinema, has passed away at the age of 90 after battling a chronic kidney-related illness. Known for his masterpieces such as Ankur, Mandi, Manthan, and Zubeidaa, Benegal revolutionized Indian cinema by tackling social issues with depth and sensitivity. His films, spanning from the 1970s to the 2000s, remain a powerful reflection of Indian society. Benegal was honored with the Padma Shri in 1976 and the Padma Bhushan in 1991 for his outstanding contributions to cinema. Just days before his death, he celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family. His passing marks the loss of an iconic figure in the world of Indian filmmaking. #ShyamBenegal #ShyamBenegalPassesAway #IndianCinema #ParallelCinema #FilmmakerTribute #ShyamBenegalFilms #IconicFilmmaker #PadmaShriAwardee #LegendaryDirector #ShyamBenegalLegacy #CinematicGenius #ShyamBenegalDeath #ShyamBenegalMovies #FilmmakerShyamBenegal #RestInPeaceShyamBenegal ~HT.178~GR.122~PR.152~ED.194~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:17Published

Padma Shri Padma Shri Fourth highest civilian award in India