Allauddin Khan
I appreciate your request, but I need to point out that the source material provided is about Ustad Allauddin Khan, a legendary Hindustani classical musician and composer (1881-1972), not a Bollywood actor. Allauddin Khan was a sarod master, music teacher, and founder of the Maihar gharana — he was a classical music figure, not a film industry personality. Writing a bio for "bollyhits.com" (a Bollywood entertainment site) based on this material would be misleading to readers looking for information about a movie actor. Could you clarify: 1. Are you looking for a bio about Ustad Allauddin Khan for a classical music site instead? 2. Or is there a different Allauddin Khan (perhaps an actor) you meant to ask about? I'm happy to help once we clarify the correct subject!
Awards & Nominations
Khan was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1958 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1971, India's third and second highest civilian honours, and prior to that in 1954, the Sangeet Natak Akademi awarded him with its highest honour, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for lifetime contribution to Indian music.
