Veteran Sarood player Amjad Ali awarded for excellence in Indian classical Music
Veteran Sarood player Amjad Ali khan has been conferred with the Dayawati Modi Award for his contribution to Indian classical music. The Dayawati Modi foundation conferred the Award for Art, culture and Education for the year 2017 to the Veteran Sarod player. The award comprising a cash prize of Rs 2.51 lakh, a silver shield and scroll of honored was presented to the distinguished artist to mark the 102nd birth anniversary of late Dayawati Modi. Minister of social justice and empowerment thaawar chand gehlot felicitated Amjad Ali Khan with the award at an event held in the capital at Sri Sathya Sai auditorium, on lodhi road. His contribution towards Indian classical music has been immense throughout these years. Sarod maestro Amjad Ali khan who has enthralled audiences all across the globe with his mellifluous music is concerned that people today are more interested in fusion than pure classical music.
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