Ramzan Khan

Ramzan Khan is an old folk artist who belongs to Chattha village in Sangrur. He performs Giddha with the Malwai Giddha group. He has been performing professionally for 45 years now. He learned this unique art form from the elders in his family. He plays the traditional wooden folk music instrument, ‘Sapp’, which is native to Punjab. It is also referred to as ‘Kato’ and is played by expanding and collapsing the instrument with both the hands. Dedicated fully to this art form, Ramzan Ji never forgets to enjoy each and every performance that he presents. Ramzan Ji also performs energetic Giddha moves along with playing ‘Sapp’. He has three sons and two daughters. He owns a small flour mill in his village and earns his bread from the same work.

• Punjab
• sangrur