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| birth_date = 25 Nov 1954<br />
| birth_place = [[Delhi]]<br />
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[[Ustad]] '''Iqbal Ahmed Khan''' (1954{{Spaced en dash}}17 December 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist from [[Delhi Gharana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.swarganga.org/artist_details.php?id=60|title=Artist - Iqbal Ahmad Khan (Vocal), Gharana - Delhi|work=swarganga.org|accessdate=3 March 2015}}</ref><br />
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==Biography==<br />
Khan was born in 1954 into a family with a rich musical pedigree. Ustad Chand Khan and Ustad Jahan Khan were his grandfathers from the maternal and paternal sides, respectively.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-12-17|title=Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan, noted Indian classical vocalist and 'khalifa' of Delhi Gharana, passes away - Art-and-culture News, Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/ustad-iqbal-ahmed-khan-noted-indian-classical-vocalist-and-khalifa-of-delhi-gharana-passes-away-9121391.html|access-date=2020-12-19|website=Firstpost}}</ref> He was raised under the ''[[Delhi gharana]]'' of music. He began his musical performances at the age of four, guided by his grandfather and teacher, Ustad Chand Khan.<ref name=":0" /> He kept up the family traditions as an active promoter of [[Amir Khusro]]'s musical works.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.niticentral.com/2015/03/02/swacch-bharat-abhiyan-anthem-at-hindustani-classical-music-fest-304426.html|title=Swacch Bharat Abhiyan anthem at Hindustani classical music fest|work=Niti Central|accessdate=3 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816224828/http://www.niticentral.com/2015/03/02/swacch-bharat-abhiyan-anthem-at-hindustani-classical-music-fest-304426.html|archive-date=16 August 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> He also composed music for popular serials and plays.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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In a career spanning over 50 years, Khan's performances have been noted for their versatility and his renditions have been described as "uniquely powerful and delicate".<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Artist - Iqbal Ahmad Khan (Vocal), Gharana - Delhi|url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:LbadOMhZzQgJ:https://www.swarganga.org/artist_details.php?id=60+&cd=12&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us|access-date=2020-12-19|website=webcache.googleusercontent.com}}</ref> His renderings include the ''[[Thumri]], [[Dadra]], [[Tappa]], [[Bhajan]],'' and ''[[Ghazal]]s.<ref name=":2" />''<br />
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He was a top grade vocal artist with [[Akashvani (radio broadcaster)|''Akashvani'']], All India Radio.''<ref name=":2" />'' He founded the [[Dilli Durbar]], an organization aimed at promoting [[Indian classical music]].<ref name=":0" /><br />
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==Honours==<br />
Khan had won many honors and accolades for his contributions to Indian classical music. Some of the titles conferred on him include ''Gaayan Acharya'' (Sangeet Saiwalaya [[Bodh Gaya]], Bihar, 1993), ''Sangeet Ratan'' (Sur Sangeet Samity, Narela, Delhi), and ''Sangeet Saurabh'' (Sangeetayan, Delhi, 1998).<ref name=":0" /><br />
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Some of his other awards included:{{Additional citation needed|date=December 2020}}<br />
*Awarded International Amir Khusro Gold medal, 1966<br />
* Honoured as “Youngest Vocalist of the Country” by Andhra Pradesh government, 1970.<br />
* Given the title “Best Classical Singer of the Stage” by Shobana Arts of Delhi, 1974.<br />
* During his Bachelor of Arts at Delhi University, received trophies, gold medals, shields and certificates including the “Amir Khan Trophy” & Mirza Ghalib Trophy (1976-77 university Youth Festival) and was declared the “Outstanding Vocalist” of the University.<br />
* “Best Music Director Composer” award for his play “Roop Bengal” staged at Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, and popular T.V. Serial “Amir Khusro”.<br />
* Participated in the international symposium of “The life and works of “Amir Khusro” and gave lecture-cum-demonstration in 1982.<br />
* Participated in International Persian Conference held in Delhi & Bombay and rendered Persian Ghazals of Hafiz, Sadi, Jami and Amir Khusro.<br />
* Received “Priyadarshini Award” 2001 and “Rajiv Rattan Sadbhavna Samman” 2003.<ref name=":1" /><br />
* Received Sr. Fellowship from Ministry of HRD, Tourism and Culture, Govt. of India, for the year 2002-2002.<br />
*Recipient of esteemed [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award|Sangeet Natak Academy Award (SNA Award)]] in the year 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CUR_TITLE|url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=91&at=2|access-date=2021-04-28|website=sangeetnatak.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|date=2020-12-17|title=Delhi Gharana maestro Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan passes away|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/delhi-gharana-maestro-ustad-iqbal-ahmed-khan-passes-away|access-date=2021-04-28|website=National Herald|language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Compositions==<br />
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* Music for various popular serials e.g. Indra Sabha, Chader ka Tukra, Basant Bahar, Kala Vasana, Police File Se, Safar ek Ishq ka, etc. In National Network and a documentary “Qutab Minar & its Monuments & Sculptures.” Was also awarded the Best Music Director in the year 1988 and composed Music for Tele Films Aik Pal Aur, Yaad-e-Ghalib. The LittleToy, Jung Abhi Jaari Hai, Talash and Rudra-avatar, etc. for National hook up.<br />
* Music for the plays “Tamasha Aur Tamashai”, “Darashikoh”, “Jahan-e-Khusro” .<br />
* Two of his CDs have been released in Paris.<br />
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== Death ==<br />
Khan died on December 17, 2020. He was aged 66.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-12-17|title=Classical music maestro Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan dies at 66|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/classical-music-maestro-ustad-iqbal-ahmed-khan-dies-at-66-7108745/|access-date=2020-12-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> He suffered a [[Cardiac arrest]] during morning prayers and collapsed suddenly. He was immediately brought to a hospital in Daryaganj. He was declared brought dead.<ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|date=2020-12-17|title=Delhi Gharana maestro Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan passes away|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/delhi-gharana-maestro-ustad-iqbal-ahmed-khan-passes-away|access-date=2021-04-28|website=National Herald|language=en}}</ref><br />
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