Vilayat Khan

Vilayat Khan

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Vilayat Khan (1928–2004) was a towering figure in Hindustani classical music, a sitar maestro renowned for pioneering the gayaki ang—a vocal style of playing—and revered for his emotional depth and technical brilliance. His career spanned decades and included notable work on film scores like Jalsaghar and The Guru, earning him titles such as "Aftab‑e‑Sitar" and "Bharat Sitar Samrat."