Biography of "Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan"

Born: 1888, Gwalior
Died: 1972, New Delhi

Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan was the most creative Sarod player of his time. His style of Sarod playing demonstrated the theme of ragas and their different aspects.

Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan was born in 1888. He was a very simple and kind-hearted person. He always tried to maintain the tradition of his Gharana. His initial musical education was given by his father. Hafiz Khan learnt Tabla, singing and Sarod playing from his father.

After the death of his father, he went to Mathura where he learnt Dhamar-singing. Later, he also imbibed the culture of Beenkar Gharana. Considering his vast knowledge in music, he was appointed as a court musician in the court of Maharaj Madhoji Rao Scindhia.

He was a pure musician. In the field of music, he was a traditionalist. After 1950, he stopped taking part in musical conferences. He died in 1972.