Ustad Alauddin Khan

Ustad Alauddin Khan

Ustad Alauddin Khan

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Ustad Alauddin Khan

1963

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Overview

Life and disciples of legendary Indian classical musician and teacher, 'Guru' of Pandit Ravishankar, 'Baba' Ustad Alauddin Khan.

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6 members

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Ali Akbar Khan

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Ravi Shankar

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Ravi Shankar

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Nikhil Banerjee

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Indranil Bhattacharya

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Annapurna Devi

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Barun Haldar

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