Dabir Khan


Dabir Khan was a 20th-century beenkar and vocalist. He was the grandson of legendary vina player Wazir Khan.

Career

Dabir Khan learned vina from his grandfather, Wazir Khan. He was employed at All India Radio Calcutta and in 1969 was awarded a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Among the pupils of Dabir Khan was Asit De and Manna Dey.

Personal life

Dabir Khan was born in Rampur State in 1905. He died in 1972.