Ali Akbar Khan (1922–2009) was a renowned Indian Hindustani classical musician, celebrated for his virtuosity on the sarod, a 25-stringed fretless instrument. He belonged to the Maihar gharana (musical tradition) and was trained rigorously by his father, Allauddin Khan, a legendary musician and teacher. Ali Akbar Khan was not only a performer but also a prolific composer of classical ragas and film scores, contributing significantly to Indian classical musics global recognition