Dilshad Khan (born Arabinda Dasgupta) is a Hindustani classical singer and the husband of Parween Sultana. Khan is the younger brother of sarod musician Buddhadev Das Gupta.
Early life and background Khan was born in Kolkata. He is the younger brother of sarod musician Buddhadev Das Gupta. He attended St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata, where future music composer R. D. Burman was his classmate.R.D. Burman, who had been Dilshad Khan's classmate in St Xavier's School, Kolkata. entertainment.oneindia.in, 12 October 2007.
He started learning tabla at the age of four, but later took up singing under the guidance of N.C. Chakravorty, Hidan Banarjee and Gyan Prakash Ghosh. He was inspired by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. After moving permanently to Mumbai, Khan became a disciple of Kirana Gharana vocalists Ustad Faiyyaz Ahmed Khan and Ustad Niaz Ahmed Khan.
Personal life Khan is married to classical vocalist, Begum Parveen Sultana. They have a daughter; Shadaab Sultana Khan.
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