UK denies visa to Sardo maestro Amjad Ali Khan
He said he was shocked and saddened by the move.
Khan said he was scheduled to perform at the Royal Festival Hall in September.
"Shocked & appalled. #UK visa rejected. scheduled to perform at the #RoyalFestivalHall in Sep @HCI_London @MEAIndia @SushmaSwaraj @UKinIndia," the Sarod maestro tweeted.
"My UK visa rejected. Extremely sad for artists who are spreading the message of love & peace @HCI_London @MEAIndia @UKinIndia @SushmaSwaraj," he said.
"Performing almost every year in #UK since the early 70s. Upset to have my visa rejected @HCI_London @MEAIndia @UKinIndia @SushmaSwaraj," he said.
Image: Amjad Ali Khan twitter page
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