Asad amanat ali khan death

April 8 marks the 16th death anniversary of one of the most prominent ghazal singers of Pakistan – Asad Amanat Ali Khan who sang memorable songs for several Pakistani films during the golden era of the industry.

He was born on September 25, 1955 in the renowned Patiala Gharana of musicians, in Lahore.

Being the son of vocalist Ustad Amanat Ali Khan, he started learning classical music early, recording first song at the age of 10.

His great grandfather Ali Buksh Khan, the founder of the Patiala Gharana, passed on his legacy to Akhter Hussain, who then transferred the gift and training to his sons Fateh Ali Khan, Amanat Ali Khan, and Hamid Ali Khan.

Amanat Ali Khan passed on the torch to his son, Asad Amanat Ali Khan.

Asad was not inclined towards academic studies, and he joined a private institution and began singing professionally after completing his matriculation.

He began his career with 'Thumri'and then went on to record some of his popular Punjabi numbers and ghazals, incl