Mumtaz Ali Khan (musician)

Mumtaz Ali Khan
Born(1920-08-01)1 August 1920
Manikganj District, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died31 August 1990(1990-08-31) (aged 70)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
ChildrenPilu

Mumtaz Ali Khan (1 August 1920 – 31 August 1990) was a Bangladeshi singer, lyricist, composer, collector of songs. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1981 by the Government of Bangladesh.[1]

Early life and career

Khan learnt classical music from Nisar Husain. He was enlisted as an artiste at Calcutta Station of All India Radio.[1]

Personal life

Khan had 6 daughters. Including Pilu Momtaz, they all became musicians. He had a granddaughter named Homayra Zaman Mou.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Khalid Hasan Komol. "Khan, Mumtaz Ali". Banglapedia. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
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