Maestro Rashid Khan's demise, a result of his long battle with cancer

Celebrated music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in Kolkata, passed away at 55 while on a ventilator and receiving oxygen support.

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[{"selector":"#anim-44dc2557-4e26-4fe2-9862-bcb0f044d6e7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-933668a1-e137-482c-9e3e-7732c3b581c3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f8a22ac3-d598-4793-960c-7344cb016578","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 165.11112%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ustad Rashid Khan's legacy encompasses not just his mastery of classical music but also his pioneering efforts in blending diverse musical styles, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.

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