Ustad Hussain Baksh Gullo

Ustad Hussain Baksh Gullo was a Pakistani classical vocalist and composer associated with Sham Chaurasia and Patiala Gharanas.

Early life and background

Gullo was born in Punjab, Pakistan and grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Ustad Nathu Khan, was a classical vocalist who trained him in music. Gullo was also a gandha-bandh student of Ustad Salamat Ali Khan.

Gullo started his broadcast career on Radio Pakistan and subsequently appeared regularly on Pakistan Television. He performed classical ragas such as Marwa, Todi, and Lalit throughout his career. Among his recorded works is the Punjabi kafi “Dardaan de daru loko daso kithon milde.” He also performed in India, Europe, and North America.
He was among the performers at an event in India where Lata Mangeshkar was in the audience.

Gullo taught at the Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts under the Lahore Arts Council, where he mentored classical singers. He received the Pride of Performance award in 2010 from the President of Pakistan, in recognition of his contributions to classical music.

Gullo is the father of classical vocalists Ghulam Shabir Gullo Khan, Suraj Khan, and Chand Khan. He is also an uncle of Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan and the brother-in-law of Ustad Salamat Ali Khan.