Iqbal Ahmad Khan

Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan is an Indian classical vocalist from the Dilli Gharana^{[citation needed]}

Early life and background

Iqbal Ahmed Khan was born and brought up in the musical environs of Delhi Gharana of music. As a young boy he won many prizes in music competitions at school and University including Ameer Khusro Gold Medal^{[citation needed]}. He is keeping up the family traditions as an active promoter of Amir Khusro's musical works.

Achievements

• Iqbal Ahmed Khan was awarded International Amir Khusro Gold medal in 1966.^{[citation needed]}
• Andhra Pradesh government honoured him as “Youngest Vocalist of the Country” in 1970.
• In 1974 Shobana Arts of Delhi gave him the title “Best Classical Singer of the Stage”.
• While doing his Bachelor of Arts from Delhi University, he repeatedly got numerous trophies, gold medals, shields and certificates and was declared as the “Outstanding Vocalist” of Delhi University. He has to his credit “Amir Khan Trophy” & Mirza Ghalib Trophy, which he got during 1976-77 in the university Youth Festival.
• He was awarded as the “Best Music Director Composer” for his play “Roop Bengal” staged at Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, and popular T.V. Serial “Amir Khusro”.
• Participated in the international symposium of “The life and works of “Amir Khusro” and gave appealing lecture-cum-demonstration in 1982.
• Participated in International Persian Conference held in Delhi & Bombay and rendered Persian Ghazals of Hafiz, Sadi, Jami and Amir Khusro.
• Composed Music for various popular serials e.g. Indra Sabha, Chader ka Tukra, Basant Bahar, Kala Vasana, Police File Se, Safar ek Ishq ka, etc. In National Network and a documentary “Qutab Minar & its Monuments & Sculptures.” Was also awarded the Best Music Director in the year 1988 and composed Music for Tele Films Aik Pal Aur, Yaad-e-Ghalib. The LittleToy, Jung Abhi Jaari Hai, Talash and Rudra-avatar, etc. for National hook up.
• Also composed Music for the well-known plays “Tamasha Aur Tamashai” based on Mirza Ghalib’s life & “Darashikoh” & also “JAHAN – E – KHUSRO” .
• He has been recorded for the “Archives of Sangeet Natak Academy’. Delhi as a leading vocalist of the country representing the Delhi Gharana of Mausiqui (Music).
• Two of his CDs have been released in Paris.
• He has recorded more than 200 rare traditional Classical Music Compositions (Bandishes) based on various ragas & talas at ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Calcutta for Ford Foundations.
• He was given the title of “Gaayan Acharya” by Sangeet Saiwalaya Bodhgaya (Bihar) in 1993, “Sangeet Rattan” by Sur Sangeet Samity, Narela, Delhi & “Sangeet Saurabh” by Sangeetaayan, Delhi on 1998.
• He has received “Priyadarshini Award” 2001 and “Rajiv Rattan Sadbhavna Samman” 2003.Received Sr. Fellowship from Ministry of HRD, Tourism and Culture, Govt. of India, for the year 2002-2002.
• He has received "CHARAAG-E-DAIR" In search of real love.... 2010-11 samman from AKK - OMA'S COSMOS FOR AKK REVELATION.

Performances

He has already performed in the following concerts:

• Sangeet Samarat “Miya Tansain” Sangeet Samaroh & Ustad Hafiz Ali Festival (Gwalior)
• ITC Sangeet Sammelan
• Swami Haridas Sammelan Vrindavan
• All India Music Conferences
• All India Sangeet Sammelan, organized by Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Khairagarh, (M.P.)
• Chandni Chowk Ustav (Delhi Govt.)
• Haleem Academy of Sitar, Mumbai.
• Ankur Festival, Guni Das Sammelan (Mumbai).
• Durga Pooja Mahotsva, in all major cities of Bihar State.
• Raag Rang Festival, Delhi.
• Hari Vallabh Festival, Jallandhar.
• Saraswati & Lakshmi Pooja Festivals
• Swachh Ganga Utsav Festival, Varanasi.
• Akhil Bhartiya Sangeet Sammelans at Lucknow, Muradabad, Ram Pur, Shahjahan Pur,Chandigarh & Ambala.
• Nehru Centre, Mumbai.
• Onam Festival, Trivandrum.
• Sharda Sangeet Vidhalaya, Mumbai.
• U.P. Sangeet Natak Academy, Lucknow.
• Saptsur Festival, Delhi. & Sur Rang Festival, Delhi.
• Vishnu Digambar Jayanthi Samaroh, Delhi, Patna, etc.
• Spic Macay Society for lecture - cum -demonstration in all the major cities of India.
• Since 1966 he broadcasts regularly from All India Radio & T.V. and also sings for Akashwani Sangeet Sammelans. He was also invited by the Govt. of Great Britain, in 1988 for a lecture demonstration tour of that country. He also visited Germany and Pakistan for his performances. In 1997-98 he visited U.S.A., Canada and Malaysia and continuously visiting USA for promoting & teaching Indian classical music.
• Represented India in International Seminar on Amir Khusro held at Dusumbe, Tajikistan in 2003.
• “Raag Darshan” by Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi and Calcutta in 2002.
• “Raag Parikarma” by Sangeet Research Academy, Calcutta in 2003.
• Lecture demonstration at International Seminar on Indian, Persian and Arabic music held in Mumbai, 2004.