Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan,whose unique style of playing the instrument with his fingernails has enthralled audiences worldwide, has been presented the Mallikarjun Mansur award in recognition of hisachievements.
"I deem it a great honour bestowed on me. It is a big award for me," Khan, a Padma Vibushan awardee, told a packed audience on receiving the award at a function in Dharwad last night.