Background
He is the only living classical violinist from Patiala Gharana after his father - late Ustatd Gohar Ali Khan.
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Johar Ali Khan
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He is the son and disciple of the Late Ustad Gohar Ali Khan of Rampur, one of the greatest violin genius. He belongs to the Patiala Gharana of Rampur.
Achievements
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Recently Johar Ali Khan represented India at the 60 years United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization celebration in Paris, where he had composed music for melody of dialogue among Civilizations Association. He also represented India at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Summit in Bangladesh. He represented India in countries including Nepal, Bangladesh, England, Syria, Fiji, Djibouti, Addis Ababa, the Netherlands, Estonia, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakian Republic, France, Belgium, Finland, Sharjah, Dubai, and several African countries, through Indian government and some private organizations. Johar Ali Khan has composed music for the South Pacific Games on behalf of ICCR, New Delhi. Johar Ali Khan has performed thousands of Hindustani Violin concerts, in different parts of India, several major cities, towns and villages. He has performed for several government organizations and non-government organizations, including Radio & television He was a member of advisory committee and general assembly of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (2003–2006). He has created his own band Sargam having members belonging to traditional musical families and Gharanas. He has also performed in Taj Mahotsav (2007) and Jhansi Mahotsav (2008) and a regular performer of musical non-governmental organization SPIC MACAY. He also performed for Sangeet Natak Academy, Sahitya Kala Parishad, All India Radio, Doordarshan, Punjab Heritage Festival, Rajasthan Sangeet Natya Academy, Rajeev Gandhi Kala Mandir (Goa), Shri Ram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, European Union Cultural Week, National Center for Performing Arts (Mumbai), et cetera
Membership
He was a member of advisory committee and general assembly of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (2003–2006).
