Sindhe Khan

Baba Sindhe Khan (sometimes spelled Sendhe Khan or Sinde Khan) (c. 1885 – 17 June 1950) was an Indian classical vocalist of the Gwalior and Patiala gharana. He is known for being among the senior hereditary maestro musicians who influenced the pre-Independence Bombay musical scene and its many musicians.

Baba Sindhe Khan
Born	1885
Died	17 June 1950(1950-06-17) (aged 65) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Hindustani Classical Vocalist
Years active	1900–1950
Parent	Amir Khan (father)
Musical career
Genres	Khayal Dhrupad Dhamar Tarana Bhajan Abhang Natya Sangeet Thumri
Instrument	Voice

Khan is memorialized in B. R. Deodhar's biographical anthology, Pillars of Hindustani Music.^[1][2]

Background

Life and career

Khan was the son and disciple of Amir Khan, also known as "Meeran Baksh Khan." Amir Khan was a disciple of Banney Khan of Gwalior gharana.^[3] Some accounts suggest Amir Khan was also a cousin of Banney Khan.^[4] Amir Khan was a friend of Balakrishnabuwa Ichalkaranjikar.^[5]

After his father's early death, Khan and his brother Pyar Khan traveled extensively, including to Kabul and sang in small groups. He spent some time in Karachi with a wealthy patron, Seth Bishandas. Fond of mysticism, Bishandas' influence compelled Khan to live as a fakir.^{[citation needed]}

In 1919, Khan relocated to Bombay and sustained himself on music tuitions. His reclusive and temperamental behavior led to a poor reputation. He developed an alcohol problem. He came into the care of one of his female disciples, Karamjan.^{[citation needed]}

He often visited V. D. Paluskar's music school in Bombay and sing their about once or twice a month.^{[citation needed]}

Death

On 17 June 1950, Khan passed away at St. George's Hospital in Bombay.^{[citation needed]}

Legacy

Khan does not appear to have major disciples outside of B. R. Deodhar and Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Nevertheless, his music influenced popular singers like Chhota Gandharva.^[6]

Khan's tomb is located at Shuklaji Street in Mumbai.

References

1. Sangit Mahabharati (2011). The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Music of India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199797721.
2. Dasasarma, Amala (1993). Musicians of India: Past and Present Gharanas of Hindustani Music and Genealogies. Naya Prokash. ISBN 9788185421186.
3. Deodhar, B. R. (1993). Pillars of Hindustani Music. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 9788171545551.
4. Khan, Sadaqat Aman (2022). Gharanas of Indian Music. Notion Press. p. 54. ISBN 9798885694117.
5. Wade, Bonnie C. (1985). Khyal: Creativity Within North India's Classical Music Tradition. Cambridge University Press. p. 42. ISBN 9780521256599.
6. Doordarshan Sahyadri (17 November 2020). "Swarraj | Chotta Gandharva Part - II". YouTube. Doordarshan.