Gul Mohammad Khan

Ustad Gul Mohammad Khan (1876–1979) was a Bangladeshi musician. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1977 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Background

Khan's father, Ustad Ahmad Khan, was a singer in the court of the Maharaja. His grandfather, Ustad Namder Khan, was also a musician.

Career

Khan was skilled in Dhrupad and Khyal. He performed at the inauguration ceremony of the Dhaka Radio Centre. Later he joined the institute as a music teacher.

Awards and honors

• Bulbul Academy Award (1965)
• Pride of Performance Award (1971) by the President of Pakistan
• Ekushey Padak (1977)

The Shilpakala Academy held a reception in Khan's honor in 1977.

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