Phuljhuri Khan
Encyclopedia
Ustad Phuljhuri Khan was a Tabla
and Esraj
Player from Bangladesh. He was also an accomplished Sanai
, Sitar
and Pakhawaj player.
Commemorative Stamp on Ustad Phuljhuri Khan by Government of Bangladesh
Ustad Phuljhuri Khan was born in 1920 in Beetgarh, under Nabinagar upazilla (sub-district), Brahmanbaria district, Bangladesh
. He was the eldest son of Latif Rasul Khan and Begum Kamala-un-nesa. From his maternal side, he belongs to the noted family of Ustad (Maestro) Alauddin Khan, the world reputed Maestro of Seni-Maihar and Alauddin Gharana of Indian Classical Music. His mother was the eldest daughter of Fakir (Saint) Aftabuddin Khan, who was the elder brother of Ustad Alauddin Khan, and Ustad Ayet Ali Khan.
(currently under Madhya Pradesh
) to learn Tabla from Ustad Alauddin Khan, where Alauddin Khan was the state musician. He received ‘Talim’ (interactive training) in Tabla from him for eight years.
He travelled many countries as a member of ‘Udayshankar Ballet Troupe’, where he played Tabla, Pakhawaj, and Esraj.
He was a music teacher in Shantiniketan and also played instruments for the composition of Nobel
Laureate Poet Rabindranath Tagore
, under the poet’s own direction. He had memorable performance on Esraj in the drama Chitrangada.
He has established a music school in Shilong.
He joined Radio Bangladesh, Dhaka as Staff Artiste from 1949 - 1975. He also played Esraj for many films, Television, Stage and Discs. The notable names of the films include Aakash ar Mati (The sky and the Earth), Mukh o Mukhosh (Face and Mask), Rajdhanir Bukey (in the heart of the capital city), Natun Sur (New Tune), Surya Snan (Sun Bath), and Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
He also won Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (The National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts) prize on 1977.
Government of Bangladesh has published Commemorative Postge stamps on him in 2005 .
He died on May 5, 1982 (Bangla 1389), in Dhaka. His sons are well established instrumnent players in the Musical world of Bangladesh. Among them are Md. Yunus Khan
(Sarod
), Md. Jafar Khan (Sitar), Md. Yusuf Khan (Sarod), Md. Ilias Khan (Tabla), and Md. Khairul Islam Khan (Tabla).
Tabla
The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres...
and Esraj
Esraj
The esraj is a string instrument found in two forms throughout the north, central, and east regions of India. It is a young instrument by Indian terms, being only about 200 years old. The dilruba is found in the north, where it is used in religious music and light classical songs in the urban areas...
Player from Bangladesh. He was also an accomplished Sanai
Sanai
Hakim Abul-Majd Majdūd ibn Ādam Sanā'ī Ghaznavi was a Afghan Sufi poet who lived in Ghazna, in what is now Afghanistan between the 11th century and the 12th century. Some people spell his name as Sanayee. He died around 1131.-Life:...
, Sitar
Sitar
The 'Tablaman' is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music, where it has been ubiquitous since the Middle Ages...
and Pakhawaj player.
Commemorative Stamp on Ustad Phuljhuri Khan by Government of Bangladesh
Ustad Phuljhuri Khan was born in 1920 in Beetgarh, under Nabinagar upazilla (sub-district), Brahmanbaria district, Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. He was the eldest son of Latif Rasul Khan and Begum Kamala-un-nesa. From his maternal side, he belongs to the noted family of Ustad (Maestro) Alauddin Khan, the world reputed Maestro of Seni-Maihar and Alauddin Gharana of Indian Classical Music. His mother was the eldest daughter of Fakir (Saint) Aftabuddin Khan, who was the elder brother of Ustad Alauddin Khan, and Ustad Ayet Ali Khan.
Early Life and Training
Ustad Phuljhuri Khan learnt Tabla from his maternal grand father Fakir (Saint) Aftabuddin Khan in his boyhood. Then he went to Maihar state of IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
(currently under Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
) to learn Tabla from Ustad Alauddin Khan, where Alauddin Khan was the state musician. He received ‘Talim’ (interactive training) in Tabla from him for eight years.
Career and Achievements
Maharaja of Maiher was captivated by his delicate, supple, yet firm strumming on Tabla during a performance and bestowed on him the title ‘Phuljhuri’ (which means fireworks that emit starry sparks). Gradually he became more renowned as Phuljhuri Khan. He later joined famous Maihar Orchestra and used to accompany Ustad Alauddin Khan with Tabla. He joined Ustad Allauddin Khan in distinguished ‘Lucknow Conference’ several times. He returned to his village home and received ‘Talim’ in Esraj from Ustad Ayet Ali Khan (Aftabuddin Khan’s youngest brother) for five years.He travelled many countries as a member of ‘Udayshankar Ballet Troupe’, where he played Tabla, Pakhawaj, and Esraj.
He was a music teacher in Shantiniketan and also played instruments for the composition of Nobel
Nobel
Nobel can mean:*Nobel Prize, awarded annually since 1901, from the bequest of Swedish inventor Alfred NobelThe Nobel family:*Alfred Nobel, , the inventor of dynamite, instituted the Nobel Prizes...
Laureate Poet Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore , sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music. Author of Gitanjali and its "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse", he became the first non-European Nobel laureate by earning the 1913 Prize in Literature...
, under the poet’s own direction. He had memorable performance on Esraj in the drama Chitrangada.
He has established a music school in Shilong.
He joined Radio Bangladesh, Dhaka as Staff Artiste from 1949 - 1975. He also played Esraj for many films, Television, Stage and Discs. The notable names of the films include Aakash ar Mati (The sky and the Earth), Mukh o Mukhosh (Face and Mask), Rajdhanir Bukey (in the heart of the capital city), Natun Sur (New Tune), Surya Snan (Sun Bath), and Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
Award and Distinction
He received the Highest State Award of Bangladesh, Swadhinata Padak (National Independence Day Award) in 1979 for his contribution in Bangladesh Music .He also won Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (The National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts) prize on 1977.
Government of Bangladesh has published Commemorative Postge stamps on him in 2005 .
He died on May 5, 1982 (Bangla 1389), in Dhaka. His sons are well established instrumnent players in the Musical world of Bangladesh. Among them are Md. Yunus Khan
Yunus Khan
Yunus Khan , was Khan of Moghulistan from 1462 until his death. He is identified by many historians with Ḥājjī `Ali , of the contemporary Chinese records.- Background and Family :...
(Sarod
Sarod
The sarod is a stringed musical instrument, used mainly in Indian classical music. Along with the sitar, it is the most popular and prominent instrument in the classical music of Hindustan...
), Md. Jafar Khan (Sitar), Md. Yusuf Khan (Sarod), Md. Ilias Khan (Tabla), and Md. Khairul Islam Khan (Tabla).
External links
- Independence Day AwardIndependence Day AwardThe Independence Day Award , also termed Independence Award , is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War...
Independence Day AwardIndependence Day AwardThe Independence Day Award , also termed Independence Award , is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War...
1979 - Bangladesh Sangeet Series: 1, by AL Mahmud, A.K.M. Mujtaba, Edited by Dr. Muhammad Shirajul Islam, published by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
- Mobarak Hossain Khan's official home page
- http://www.bpedia.org/K_0174.php, BanglapediaBanglapediaBanglapedia, or the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, is the first Bangladeshi encyclopedia. It is available in print, CD-ROM format and online, in both Bangla and English. The print version comprises ten 500-page volumes...