Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan's UK visa was rejected today. Khan made this information public through the microblogging site Twitter.

"Shocked & appalled. #UK visa rejected. scheduled to perform at the #RoyalFestivalHall in Sep  @HCI_London @MEAIndia @SushmaSwaraj @UKinIndia" Khan tweeted.

"My UK visa rejected. Extremely sad for artists who are spreading the message of love & peace @HCI_London @MEAIndia @UKinIndia @SushmaSwaraj," Khan added.

"Upset to have my visa rejected @HCI_London @MEAIndia @UKinIndia @SushmaSwaraj," the Sarod maestro added.

Khan's visa rejection comes on the same day as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's detention at US' Los Angeles Airport.