Maestro Rashid Khan Death News: Maestro Rashid Khan passes away after battle with cancer: reports |

Celebrated maestro of classical music, Ustad Rashid Khan, has sadly passed away following a prolonged struggle with prostate cancer, as announced by Mamata Banerjee. The 55-year-old virtuoso, who had been undergoing treatment at a Kolkata hospital, was placed on a ventilator and receiving crucial oxygen support.

Rashid Khan’s health faced a setback after enduring a cerebral attack just last month.

Hailing from the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, the accomplished artist initially sought treatment at the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital. However, at a later stage, he chose to continue his medical care exclusively in Kolkata. Reports from close sources to the Hindustan Times indicated a positive response to treatment ever since his admission to the private hospital.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta paid tribute to the maestro and wrote on X, “Heartbreaking loss. Perhaps the greatest Hindustani classical vocalist of our generation is gone. Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passes away at the age of 55″

Born in Badayun, Uttar Pradesh, Rashid Khan received his foundational training under the guidance of his maternal grand-uncle, Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan (1909–1993). Additionally, he was the nephew of the acclaimed Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.