Ramzan Khan
Indian singer and social worker
Ramzan Khan | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Munna Master |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupation(s) | Indian singer, social worker |
| Notable work | Shri Shyam Surabhi Vandana |
| Children | Feroze Khan (son) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2020) |
Ramzan Khan, popularly known as Munna Master, is an Indian singer and social worker who sings Bhajans (devotional songs) and takes care of cows.[1][2] He hails from Jaipur district of Rajasthan. He was conferred with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India in 2020 for his contribution to arts.[3]
Life
Khan came to limelight for his dedication to cows and Krishna-bhakti after a controversy erupted over the appointment of his son, Feroze Khan as an assistant professor at Banaras Hindu University's Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan Department in November 2019. He holds a degree of Shashtri in the Sanskrit language.[4] He has authored a book, Shri Shyam Surabhi Vandana.[5]
Awards and recognition
- Padma Shri, 2020
See also
References
- ^ "Credit goes to 'gau mata' for my Padma Shri: Bhajan singer Munna master". Zee Business. January 27, 2020.
- ^ "जानें- कौन हैं गोसेवा करने वाले मुन्ना मास्टर जिन्हें मिलेगा पद्मश्री". Aaj Tak. January 26, 2020.
- ^ "I owe the coveted award to gau seva: Padma Shri awardee Ramzan Khan". Outlook. January 27, 2020.
- ^ Bhura, Sneha (30 Nov 2019). "Rights and rituals". The Week. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
- ^ "BHU में संस्कृत प्रोफेसर फिरोज खान को झेलना पड़ा था भारी विरोध, उनके पिता को भी पद्म श्री सम्मान" (in Hindi). Jansatta. January 26, 2020.