Lalbagh Fort set for Siraj Ali Khan’s classical spell

The soulful resonance of the sarod will soon echo through the historic arches of Lalbagh Fort as Siraj Ali Khan, scion of one of the most illustrious lineages in Indian classical music, returns to Dhaka for a special performance honouring his great-great-grandfather, the legendary Ustad Alauddin Khan—composer, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of the revered Maihar Gharana. Organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the classical evening—scheduled for next Wednesday—marks the 164th birth anniversary of Ustad Alauddin Khan, a towering figure whose musical legacy shaped generations, including his world-famous disciples Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan. Siraj Ali Khan, grandson of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and son of the late Professor Dhanesh Khan, will take centre stage with a solo sarod recital...