Description: (Musician)
Ustad Vilayat Khan was a renowned Indian classical sitar player known for his mastery and innovation in the field. He was considered one of the greatest sitarists of his time and played a significant role in developing the gayaki ang technique on the sitar, which emulates vocal melisma in Hindustani classical music. Throughout his career, he recorded music, composed for films such as Jalsaghar and The Guru, and had a lasting impact on the music industry. He also mentored and supported emerging talents like Kavita Krishnamurthy.