Nabeel Khan: Reviving the Sarangi Dream of His Grandfather Ustad Sabri Khan

Musician Nabeel Khan is dedicated to fulfilling his late grandfather, Ustad Sabri Khan's dream of popularizing the sarangi globally. Performing at a candlelight concert, Nabeel, the scion of Moradabad Sainia Gharana, expressed his commitment to promoting sarangi in the UAE and beyond, despite challenges from social media's reduced attention spans.

Musician Nabeel Khan, a torchbearer of the Moradabad Sainia Gharana, is steadfast in fulfilling his late grandfather, Ustad Sabri Khan's enduring dream. The padma Bhushan awardee aspired to see the Indian classical sarangi resonate around the globe, a goal that Nabeel is now pursuing with unwavering dedication.

Nabeel recently performed at a candlelight concert, mesmerizing the audience with the soulful sounds of the sarangi. He spoke to PTI about his mission to introduce this traditional Indian instrument to regions like the UAE and other Gulf countries, where he has seen a surprisingly warm reception from diverse, international audiences.

Despite the modern challenge of shorter attention spans driven by social media, Nabeel believes that live concerts still hold a significant place in promoting Indian classical music. He sees hope in the younger generation of musicians who continue to keep the tradition alive, ensuring sarangi's timeless beauty endures.

(With inputs from agencies.)