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Irshad Khan

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Irshad Khan is a sitar and surbahar artist of the Imdadkhani Etawa Gharana, based in Canada, known for international performances, early debut, and contributions to global Indian classical music.

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Ustad Irshad Khan (Sitar) & Pandit Prasad Khaparde (Hindustani Vocal)

Oct

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Ustad Irshad Khan (Sitar) & Pandit Prasad Khaparde (Hindustani Vocal)

A Darbar Festival 2026 double bill featuring Imdadkhani gharana sitar maestro Ustad Irshad Khan and Rampur Sahaswan voca...

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM onwards

Festival

Barbican Centre, London

Ishaan is a Tabla player from the Farrukhabad Gharana.

Prasad Khaparde is a Indian classical music vocalist.

Classical musician in green kurta performing live.

Irshad Khan, Ishaan Ghosh +4

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Biography

Irshad Khan (born c. 1963) is an Indian classical sitar and surbahar artist associated with the Imdadkhani (Etawah) Gharana. Based in Mississauga, Canada, he represents a lineage linked to Imrat Khan and Vilayat Khan.

A child prodigy, he gave his first public performance at the age of seven and made his international debut at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, at 13. At 18, he performed as a soloist at the Indian All Night Concert at the Proms.

His performance style reflects elements of both gayaki ang (vocal style) and tantra ang (instrumental approach), focusing on raga development and tonal expression. He has performed across multiple countries, including North America, Europe, Russia, and Asia.

Irshad Khan is also the founder of the Universal Academy for Musicians, with centers in Mississauga and Mumbai, where he conducts workshops, lectures, and training in Indian classical music.