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Vilayat Khan Net Worth

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Vilayat Khan was an Indian sitarist born on August 28, 1928. He was highly respected in India for his musical talent and was awarded the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards for his contribution to society. He was one of India's preeminent sitarists and his legacy continues to be celebrated today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	August 28, 1928
Birth Place	India
Age	92 YEARS OLD
Died On	Mar 13, 2004 (age 75)
Birth Sign	Virgo

💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)

About

One of India's preeminent sitarists, he was the recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards for his contribution to society.

Before Fame

His first-ever performance at the All Bengal Music Conference made headlines the next day as Electrifying Sitar.

Trivia

He won the Silver Medal for Composing at the 1st Moscow International Film Festival for his work on the film Jalsaghar.

Family Life

His nephew Ustad Rais Khan is also a well-known sitarist.

Associated With

He and famed fellow sitarist Ravi Shankar had a media-driven rivalry that was consistently downplayed by both men.

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