Ustad Arshad Khan

Meet the Indian classical musician of his generation. The one who took the Esraj – already a rare instrument of India – and showed the world what it could really do.

The Prodigy Who Started at Six

Arshad Khan’s story starts early. Like, really early. At just six years old, he was already practicing on a specially made small Esraj. Think about that for a second – most kids that age are learning to tie their shoes, and he was learning one of the most challenging rare instruments of India.

By the time he hit ten years old, this child prodigy was giving public performances. Not recitals in school halls – actual public performances where people came specifically to hear him play.

That’s the kind of dedication and natural talent we’re talking about.

Son and Disciple of a Master

Arshad Khan isn’t just any Esraj player. He’s the son and disciple of Ustad Allauddin Khan – the legendary musician who brought Esraj into the ghazal world and created his own unique “Dilruba Esraj” style. Imagine learning from the person who literally pioneered a whole new use for your instrument. That’s Arshad’s background. He didn’t just inherit an instrument – he inherited a legacy, a style, a mission to keep the Esraj alive and relevant.