Veteran artist Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan had passed away in Kolkata because of maturity issues.

* He was the most seasoned Hindustani traditional vocalist.

* He was recompensed with the Padma Bhushan in 2013.

* He had composed almost 2,000 ballads.

He was likewise recompensed with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Kashi Swar Ganga Award.

Legislature of NCT Delhi had granted him with life time accomplishment honor in 2013.