Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain
Late Ustad Zakir Hussain, the son of legendary table maestro late Ustad Alla Rakha, followed in his father’s footsteps, creating an everlasting legacy in Indian classical music and leaving an indelible mark on music lovers. His brothers, Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi, are also renowned musicians (Mid-day File Pic)
Pandit Ravi Shankar and Anoushka Shankar
The late sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar made significant contributions to Indian classical music that remain etched in the memory of music enthusiasts. His daughter, Anoushka Shankar, is carrying forward his legacy, creating magic with the sitar. The British-American musician of Indian descent has received 11 Grammy nominations so far (Pic: AFP)
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash
Legendary sarod player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan’ sons – Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash – have followed in their father’s footsteps, continuing his legacy while carving out their own unique musical identities (Pic: AFP)
Pandit Ram Narayan and Brij, Aruna Narayan
Late Pandit Ram Narayan, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, popularised the sarangi as a solo musical instrument. All his children are trained musicians. While his eldest son Pandit Brij Narayan is a sarod player, his daughter Aruna Narayan plays the sarangi. Pt. Ram Narayan’s grandson, Harsh Narayan, is also a sarangi player (File Pic)
Shankar Mahadevan and Siddharth, Shivam Mahadevan
While there are several father-child musician duos in Indian classical music, playback singing is no different, a quintessential example being Shankar Mahadevan and his sons. While Shankar, a renowned singer and composer, has created several hit tracks for Indian movies, his sons Siddharth and Shivam Mahadevan have also made carved their own paths in the music industry (Pic: Instagram/@siddharth.mahadevan)
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