38th death anniversary of famous singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan

ISLAMABAD: Today marks the 38th death anniversary of famous singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan.

Amanat Ali Khan was born in Hoshiarpur, Punjab to Akhtar Husain Khan and was the grandson of Ali Baksh Jarnail, the founder of Patiala Gharana.

Along with his brother Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan, the young Amanat Ali started singing for gatherings and at an early age he became a recognised singer in the court of the Patiala king.

His famous songs include "Aa Mere Pyaar Ki Khushboo", "Yeh Arzoo Thi", "Mausam Badla", "Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat", "Hoton Pay Kabhe", "Insha Je Utho","Kab Aao Ge" and"Ae watan pyare watan.

Soon after independence he moved to Pakistan. His concerts on Radio Lahore became quite popular and he toured South Asia becoming the representative of Patiala gharana in Pakistan.

Ustad Amanat Ali died at aged 42 years in Lahore in September 1974. His eldest son Ustad Ustad Asad Amanat Ali Khan inherited his father's beautiful voice and talent.