Bachchan releases book on maestro Amjad Ali Khan's father

December 13, 2012 22:41

Amitabh Bachchan today lauded sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan's contribution to Indian classical music and professed an interest in learning the musical instrument.

"Many a time, I thought if learning the sarod. I have purchased the instrument," the Big B said and requested Amjad Ali Khan to teach him a tune or two. He was speaking after releasing a book on Amjad Ali Khan's father Hafiz Ali Khan penned by the sarod maestro.

The book "My Father, Our Fraternity: The Story of Hafiz Ali Khan And My World" has been published by Roli Books.

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