On Tuesday afternoon, the world bid farewell to the legendary Ustad Rashid Khan as the 55-year-old icon lost his battle with cancer at a private hospital in Kolkata.

As the music fraternity grapples with the loss of this giant, tributes are pouring in from across borders, reflecting on the maestro’s illustrious career and profound impact on the world of melody.

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The news of Ustad Rashid Khan’s passing sent shockwaves through the music community. Heartfelt tributes flooded social media platforms, with Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam, and Pakistani artists Ali Sethi and Farhan Saeed among those expressing their condolences. Renowned qawwali singer Javed Bashir referred to it as an “irreplaceable loss,” while singer Harshdeep Kaur acknowledged the colossal impact of his contributions. The global music community is united in mourning the departure of this musical luminary.