Manzoor Ali Khan
| Manzoor Ali Khan | |
|---|---|
| Native name | استاد منظور علي خان |
| Born |
1922 Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Died |
September 1980 (aged 57–58) Tando Adam, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Genres | Kafi, Indian classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1940–1980 |
Ustad Manzoor Ali Khan (Sindhi: استاد منظور علي خان) (1922 – 9 September 1980) was a Sindhi classical singer belonging to the Gwalior gharana (singing style). He was the first classical musician of the twentieth century who knew about the regional music of Sindh.
Background
Manzoor's great-grandfather had migrated from Gurdaspur, Punjab, British India and came to live at Khairpur, Sindh because of the ruling Talpurs, who were quite fond of his music. In a short period of time, the family shifted to Shikarpur.[1]
Manzoor was born in 1922 in Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan. He studied there up to secondary school level and later moved to Tando Adam with his father in 1940.
Musical career
Manzoor Ali Khan took musical lessons from his father, Jamalo Khan and Seendo Khan.[2] His parents took him to musical events in Sindh and India. Khan's biggest achievement was that he beat Bade Ghulam Ali Khan in a music contest held in Lahore in 1940. He was maestro in singing "Thappo",[3] a kind of classical music, in Pakistan. He made various compositions[4]. He composed and sang Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai's poetry in all forms. He performed at Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Karachi and then at Hyderabad since 1955, and Pakistan Television Corporation Karachi center in the same years. Many cassette companies have released the volumes of his programs.[5]
Mother tongue
His mother tongue was Punjabi, however he used to speak and write in Sindhi. His children also received education in Sindhi language.[6]
Awards
Manzoor Ali Khan received several awards. He was honored with the title of "Bahar-e-Moseeqi" by Makhdoom Talib ul Mola at the Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai in 1960. Government of Pakistan awarded him "Tamgha-e-Husne Karkardagi" (Pride of Performance) in 1978.[7][8]
Death
He died from a heart attack on 9 September 1980.
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia Sindhiana Vol: 1 ISBN 9789698194109
- ↑ "Who's Who". google.com.pk. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ "The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: South Asia : the Indian subcontinent". google.com.pk. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ↑ Book on Manzoor Ali Khan launched, Dawn newspaper, Published 8 December 2010, Retrieved 1 July 2017
- ↑ "استاد منظور علي خان : سنڌي ڪلاسيڪل راڳ جو شهنشاه (ورسيء تي کيس ڀيٽا)". SindhSalamat. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ "استاد منظور علي خان : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". encyclopediasindhiana.org. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ↑ "صدارتی تمغہ برائے حسن کارکردگی۔ استاد منظور علی خان". pakistanconnections.com. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ "Tando Adam Khan". dostpakistan.pk. Retrieved 16 May 2016.