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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar
| image =
| image_size = 220px
| alt = Padma Shri Awardee Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar
| caption = Padma Shri Awardee Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar
| birth_name = Anwar Khan
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| birth_place = Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
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| instrument = Vocal, Kamayacha, Khartal, Morchang, Harmonium, Dholak
| genre = Rajasthani folk, Manganiyar music, Sufi music
| occupation = Vocalist, Musician
| years_active = 1980s–present
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'''Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar''' is an acclaimed Indian folk and Sufi singer known for his contribution to the preservation and promotion of traditional '''Manganiyar music''', a hereditary oral tradition practiced by the Manganiyar community in Rajasthan. He is considered one of the foremost exponents of Rajasthani folk music and was honored with the [[Padma Shri]] in 2024 by the Government of India for his contributions to the arts.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Padma Shri to Sartaj Anwar Khan of Folk Music |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/barmer/jaisalmer/news/padma-shri-to-sartaj-anwar-khan-of-folk-music-129100201.html |access-date=2024-05-17 |work=Bhaskar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Award=Padma%20Shri&Year=2020-2020&Field=Art&Place=Rajasthan |title=Padma Awards Dashboard |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in}}</ref>

==Early life and training==
Anwar Khan was born in [[Jaisalmer district|Jaisalmer]], Rajasthan, into a family of traditional Manganiyar musicians. He began learning music at a young age under the guidance of his father, the late Shri Ramajan Khan, a respected musician in their community. He further refined his skills under the mentorship of [[Komal Kothari]], a folklorist and ethnomusicologist renowned for documenting Rajasthani folk traditions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar: The Voice Keeping Rajasthan's Folk Music Alive |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2025/Mar/09/ustad-anwar-khan-manganiyar-the-voice-keeping-rajasthans-folk-music-alive |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Indulge Express}}</ref> The Manganiyar tradition is an oral tradition, with musical knowledge passed down through generations.

==Musical career==
Anwar Khan is known for his powerful vocal range, knowledge of ragas, and mastery of various traditional instruments including the kamayacha, khartal, morchang, harmonium, and dholak. He performs traditional folk songs that accompany weddings, festivals, and life-cycle rituals, and is known for preserving oral epics, ballads, and devotional music within his performances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anwar Khan Manganiar |url=https://mahindrakabira.com/artist/anwar-khan-manganiar |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Mahindra Kabira Festival|date=17 September 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianculture.gov.in/video/sanjari-folk-music-rajasthan-anwar-khan-mangniyar-and-his-team-sanjaarai-raajasathaana-kae |title=Sanjari Folk Music Rajasthan, Anwar Khan Mangniyar and his team |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Indian Culture.gov.in}}</ref>

He has performed extensively both in India and abroad at festivals such as the Mahindra Kabira Festival, [[Jodhpur RIFF]], and World Sacred Spirit Festival. His international appearances have introduced global audiences to the unique and intricate Manganiyar soundscape.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mahindrakabira.com/artist/anwar-khan-manganiar |title=Anwar Khan Manganiar |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Mahindra Kabira Festival|date=17 September 2013 }}</ref>

===Bollywood and mainstream music===
Anwar Khan gained nationwide recognition for his vocal contributions to the Bollywood film ''[[Padmaavat]]'' (2018), particularly the song "[[Ghoomar (song)|Ghoomar]]". His collaboration with renowned composer [[A.R. Rahman]] and other Bollywood artists has brought Rajasthani folk to popular platforms.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Padmaavat: 'Ghoomar' singer Anwar Khan Manganiyar on his experience |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/padmaavat-ghoomar-anwar-khan-manganiyar/articleshow/62650058.cms |access-date=2024-05-17 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Musical style and legacy==
Anwar Khan is known for fusing classical elements with folk traditions. His music often follows classical raga structures while incorporating regional rhythmic patterns and vernacular poetry. He is also a well-known performer of [[Sufi music]], especially compositions by [[Kabir]], [[Meera Bai]], and [[Bulleh Shah]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianculture.gov.in/video/sanjari-folk-music-rajasthan-anwar-khan-mangniyar-and-his-team-sanjaarai-raajasathaana-kae |title=Sanjari Folk Music Rajasthan, Anwar Khan Mangniyar and his team |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Indian Culture.gov.in}}</ref>

He is credited with mentoring young artists in the Manganiyar tradition and raising awareness about the socio-economic challenges faced by folk musicians.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Education must for artistes, Ustad Anwar Khan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/education-must-for-artistes-ustad-anwar-khan/articleshow/73892649.cms |access-date=2024-05-17 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-musical-malady-folk-singers-and-their-tales-2948240/ |title=Musical Malady: Folk singers and their tales |access-date=2024-05-17 |newspaper=Financial Express}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
* '''Padma Shri''' (2024) for distinguished service in the field of arts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Padmashri Anwar Khan Manganiyar |url=https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/padmashri-anwar-khan-manganiyar-anwar-khan-manganiyar/PgFO89ILiF1p_A?hl=en |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Google Arts & Culture}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Award=Padma%20Shri&Year=2020-2020&Field=Art&Place=Rajasthan |title=Padma Awards Dashboard |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in}}</ref>
* Recognition from cultural organizations such as the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] and Department of Culture, Government of Rajasthan{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}}

==See also==
* [[Manganiyar]]
* [[Rajasthani music]]
* [[Sufi music]] in India
* [[Komal Kothari]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/padmashri-anwar-khan-manganiyar-anwar-khan-manganiyar/PgFO89ILiF1p_A?hl=en Padmashri Anwar Khan Manganiyar, Google Arts & Culture]
* [https://mahindrakabira.com/artist/anwar-khan-manganiar Anwar Khan Manganiar, Mahindra Kabira Festival]
* [https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2025/Mar/09/ustad-anwar-khan-manganiyar-the-voice-keeping-rajasthans-folk-music-alive Indulge Express article]
* [https://indianculture.gov.in/video/sanjari-folk-music-rajasthan-anwar-khan-mangniyar-and-his-team-sanjaarai-raajasathaana-kae Indian Culture portal]

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