LAHORE: Noted classical music maestro Ustad Hussain Baksh Gullu passed away here on Tuesday atthe age or /5.

The late classical singer is survived by two sons, Suraj Khan and Chand Khan.

Belonging to Patiala and Sham Chaurasi Gharana of classical music, he was the son of Ustad Nathu Ali Khan.

The Pride of Performance singer was best known for histhumri and kafi. He performed all over the world and was considered one of the most magnificent classical singers both in India and Pakistan. Knowing classical music in depth, he could proficiently perform every shade of the genre, but kafi singing earned him laurels.

Gullu was a brother-in-law of Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, while Shafgat Amanat is his nephew.

Through out his life he struggled for the promotion of classical music and had been teaching at Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts as well for the last many years.

Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Amir Mir has expressed his condolence on the demise of the renowned classical singer.

Paying tribute to Gullu, he saidhis services in the field of classical music will be remembered forever.

Lahore Arts Council (LAC), a place where Gullu not only performed many times but taught for years, will hold a condolence reference in his memory in which many leading classical singers and music industry people will participate.

LAC Executive Director Tariq Mahmood Chaudhry has expressed deep sorrow and grief on the sad demise of Ustad Gullu, hailing him as a radiant singing luminary, whose artistry brilliantly illuminated the nation.

He said Ustad Gullu`s enduring association with AlhamraAcademy of Performing Arts became a beacon for numerous aspiring artists, enriching their musical journeys. Alhamra remains steadfast in its commitment to perpetuating and advancing the extraordinary musical legacy left by Ustad Hussain Bakhsh.

In a befitting tribute to his invaluable contribution to the world of music, the class once led by Ustad at Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts will be named after him, the executive director said.

His gul will be held at his residence in Rustam Park near Gulshan-i-Ravi on Thursday after Zuhar prayers.