Ayaan Ali Khan and Amaan Ali Khan have often been compared to their father — Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan. However, they have created their own styles of interpreting music. The brother are often confused to be twins but they clarify — "No, we are not twins. It's just that when we are on stage, we try to sound and look like each other so as to bring uniformity. We are actually two different people and poles apart. We interpret music differently and have our own unique styles," says Amaan.
![Ayaan and Amaan Ali Khan]( "Ayaan and Amaan Ali Khan")
Besides performing all across the world, the duo has been collaborating with many musicians and has come out with their latest album Rang. "We worked on the poems of Aamir Khusro and the interpretation of the quawal through the sarod. We got a good response and recently, when we went to Amitabh sir's birthday celebrations, he lauded us and said that he really liked the music. It is good to hear that people like him listen to our music," notes Amaan.
Ayaan explains that he shares different equations with his father and brother on stage. "Playing with my father is bliss and I am grateful to get this opportunity. My brother and I share a friendly equation on and off stage. Our natures match and hence, we are able to play together. We try and innovate when we are together but when we are going solo on stage, it's a different ball game," he shares.
The brothers have been offered composing and acting jobs but their focus has always been on music. "We have been offered several projects — but it should be worth it. If the situation arises, I might accept an offer," adds Ayaan.
Impressed with the emerging band culture in the country, Amaan adds that the problem is that only a few are dedicated and stick to making music. "The band culture in itself is incredible. It is easy to form a band — but not many people sustain it. In a band, there are six to seven people performing but the real challenge is when you have to perform alone. Then you are known for who you are. The risk is higher and anyone who performs classical music will know that you don't become successful overnight, you have to earn it. Every genre has its own demands and artistes need to work hard," he says.
Talking about talent emerging out of reality shows, he says, "I can hardly remember singers who have been winners of reality shows making it big — except some. The channels get the better of them. They get the exposure but don't know how to handle it. They disappear sooner or later and hardly have a shelf life."
The brothers have their hands full and are collaborating with musicians from all across the world. "It's fabulous performing across the world — but performing in India is a different feeling altogether and there is an emotional connect," concludes Ayaan.
Besides performing all across the world, the duo has been collaborating with many musicians and has come out with their latest album Rang. "We worked on the poems of Aamir Khusro and the interpretation of the quawal through the sarod. We got a good response and recently, when we went to Amitabh sir's birthday celebrations, he lauded us and said that he really liked the music. It is good to hear that people like him listen to our music," notes Amaan.Ayaan explains that he shares different equations with his father and brother on stage. "Playing with my father is bliss and I am grateful to get this opportunity. My brother and I share a friendly equation on and off stage. Our natures match and hence, we are able to play together. We try and innovate when we are together but when we are going solo on stage, it's a different ball game," he shares.
The brothers have been offered composing and acting jobs but their focus has always been on music. "We have been offered several projects — but it should be worth it. If the situation arises, I might accept an offer," adds Ayaan.
Impressed with the emerging band culture in the country, Amaan adds that the problem is that only a few are dedicated and stick to making music. "The band culture in itself is incredible. It is easy to form a band — but not many people sustain it. In a band, there are six to seven people performing but the real challenge is when you have to perform alone. Then you are known for who you are. The risk is higher and anyone who performs classical music will know that you don't become successful overnight, you have to earn it. Every genre has its own demands and artistes need to work hard," he says.
Talking about talent emerging out of reality shows, he says, "I can hardly remember singers who have been winners of reality shows making it big — except some. The channels get the better of them. They get the exposure but don't know how to handle it. They disappear sooner or later and hardly have a shelf life."
The brothers have their hands full and are collaborating with musicians from all across the world. "It's fabulous performing across the world — but performing in India is a different feeling altogether and there is an emotional connect," concludes Ayaan.