Khan died at his music center near San Francisco in the United States after a prolonged kidney ailment, the news agency said.
The accomplished musician had played the sarod, a 25-stringed Indian instrument, since the age of 13. He was admired by both Eastern and Western musicians for his brilliant compositions and for his mastery of blending music.
Khan was awarded India´s highest civilian honors of Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Indian classical music.
Related story
Ustad Sudarshan Rajopadhaya's love for Sarod
