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THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025
Ustad Rashid Khan: The voice stops but the music goes on

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Tousef Islam
10 January, 2024, 11:30 am
Last modified: 10 January, 2024, 11:30 am

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Ustad Rashid Khan: The voice stops but the music goes on

Ustad Rashid Khan who passed away yesterday, leaves behind a legacy that stands as an eternal ode to dedication, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of musical perfection

Tousef Islam
10 January, 2024, 11:30 am
Last modified: 10 January, 2024, 11:30 am
File photo of Ustad Rashid Khan
File photo of Ustad Rashid Khan

While music in its essence remains eternal, it is only because of the contributions of certain gifted individuals.

Leaving an indelible mark upon the soul of connoisseurs and neophytes alike in the genre of Hindustani classical music, Ustad Rashid Khan is one such example.

With the passing away of this luminary, the world of music laments the loss of a maestro whose mellifluous melodies traversed the realm of time itself.

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Ustad Rashid Khan, a scion Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, held sway over audiences with a vocal prowess that transcended mere octaves, delving deep into the very essence of raaga and rhythm.

His artistry lay not merely in the enchanting resonance of his voice but in the profound emotional resonance that he conveyed through each note, each taan, and each modulation.

In reflecting upon his legacy, one cannot overlook the unparalleled finesse and emotive depth encapsulated within his renditions of raagas like Yaman, Bhairav, and Darbari Kanada.

His mastery over khayal and thumri genres stood as a testament to his versatility and command over the intricate nuances of Indian classical music.

Khan sahab's vocal magic was not just a cascade of raagas but an intricate mosaic woven with a nuanced understanding of swaras and an unfathomable depth of emotion.

With a mesmerising mastery, he effortlessly traversed octaves, infusing life into raags that soared into the ethereal realm, beckoning the soul to transcend its terrestrial confines.

His performances were not mere recitals as with singings he painted portraits of melancholy in Yaman, exuded exuberance in Bhairavi, and evoked a spectrum of emotions in every rendition - leaving listeners enraptured, ensconced in a realm where time ceased to exist.

The rendition of "Yaad Piya Ki Aaye", "Aaoge Jaab Tum Sajna" and "Kya Karoon Sajni Aaye Na Balam" remain emblematic of his ability to imbue each composition with an ineffable poignancy and romanticism, stirring the very depths of the human heart.

Beyond his vocal prowess, Ustad Rashid Khan's performances were an invocation of an unspoken dialogue between artist and audience - transcending the mundane to evoke a sense of transcendence and serenity.

His improvisational skill, coupled with an innate understanding of the raaga, brought forth a mesmerising aura, rendering each performance an experience that spoke to the soul.

The virtuoso's passing away leaves an irreplaceable void in the tapestry of Indian classical music, yet his legacy stands as an eternal ode to dedication, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of musical perfection.

His influence reverberates through generations of aspiring musicians, serving as a guiding light towards the sacred realm of artistic excellence.

As the curtains fall on the mortal journey of this musical luminary, his melodies continue to echo through the corridors of time, etching his name among the pantheon of legends.

Khan saheb's voice has departed this mortal realm, but its resonance lingers on - an eternal testament to the divine beauty and transcendental power of music.

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