Sonu Nigam shared this picture. (courtesy: SonuNigam )

New Delhi:

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan died at a Kolkata hospital at this time after his extended battle with prostate most cancers. The classical singer was 55. He is survived by his spouse, two sons and a daughter. Emotional tributes are pouring in for the singer. Sonu Nigam wrote an emotional observe. He wrote on Instagram, “My dear Respected Elder Brother and the Pride of Classical Music of our Country Padmabhushan Ustad Rashid Khan Sahab. Aise koi jaata hai kya bhai? Akele akele? (Does someone go like this? All alone?) Saddened beyond words. Allah aapko jannat me aala makaam de (May you find peace in heaven). You’ll be missed always.” Take a have a look at his put up right here:

Singer Harshdeep Kaur additionally paid her final respect to the singer. She wrote on her Instagram story, “Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khanji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. He will always be remembered for his excellence in music and his voice will reverberate in our hearts forever. Rest in peace Rashidkhan saab.”

Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani wrote on his Instagram story, “What a loss! This is terrible news!”

Singer Javed Ali additionally wrote on his Instagram put up, “Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Ustad Rashid Khan sahab, one of the greatest exponents of Indian music industry. Heartfelt condolences to his family and well-wishers. Will always cherish his immense contributions to our Indian music. May his soul rest in peace.”

The classical singer, who belongs to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, is the great-grandson of gharana founder Inayat Hussain Khan.

“I heard about his death. This is a great loss for the entire country and the entire music fraternity. I am in a lot of pain as I still can’t believe that Rashid Khan is no more,” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned on the hospital whereas standing beside his members of the family.

The chief minister mentioned Khan can be given a gun salute and state honours earlier than his final rites are carried out on Wednesday, reported PTI. “His body will be kept at a mortuary today. It will be taken to Rabindra Sadan on Wednesday where his admirers can pay him last respects,” she mentioned.