Sheik Mahaboob Subhani
Sheik Mahaboob Subhani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 or 1955 Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | (aged 71) Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Nadaswaram |
Spouse | Kaleeshabi Mahaboob Subhani |
Sheik Mahaboob Subhani (1954 or 1955 – 4 March 2026) was an Indian classical nadaswaram artist.[1] He performed with his wife Kaleeshabi Mahaboob, also a nadaswaram artist.
Early life
Subhani was born in Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh.[2] His father Kothapalli Sheikh Meera Sahib, and his maternal grandfather, Nadhabrahma Nadaswara Ganakala Prapoorna Janab Sheikh Chinna Peer Sahib, were also nadhaswaram artists.
He received training at Sarada Sangeetha Kalasala, Kurnool and later under legendary instrumentalist, Sheikh Chinna Moulana Sahib.
Career
Subhani started his performing when he was seven, but due to family circumstances he had to work as a clerk in a tobacco company.
He rendered popular carnatic ragas and kritis on the nadaswaram. Subhani and his wife, Kaleeshabi Mahaboob, were appointed Asthana vidwans of Sringeri Sharada peetham in 2001.[3]
Subhani and Mahaboob were awarded the Padma Shri award by honourable president of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind in 2020.[3]
Death
Subhani died on 4 March 2026, at the age of 71.[4]
References
- ^ Sivaprasad (30 July 2010). "Notes of erudition on the nagaswaram". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "The Hindu : Arts / Music : Breathing music". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ a b Nainar, Nahla (31 January 2020). "Padma Shri winners' Sheik Mahaboob Subhani and Kaleeshabi Mahaboob's tryst with the nadaswaram; Padma Bhushan awardee Krishnammal Jagannathan's efforts to promote social equality through land reforms". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Nadaswaram exponent Sheik Mahaboob Subhani passes away