Aman Ali Khan

Ustad Aman Ali Khan ‘Amar’ (1888–1953) was an Indian classical vocalist and composer from the Bhendibazaar Gharana.

Aman Ali learned Carnatic music under the guidance of Kalanidhi Bidaram Krishnappa, court musician of Mysore state.

He introduced rhythmic play (layakari) and style of solfa singing (sargam) to the Bhendibazaar gharana.

The great vocalist Amir Khan considered Aman Ali to be a major musical influence in his life.

His disciples include Shivkumar Shukla, T. D. Janorikar, Muhammed Hussain Khan, playback singers Manna Dey and Lata Mangeshkar, music director Nisar Bazmi, Wali Ahmed Khan, B. Chaitanya Dev and harmonium player Shantilal.