Sarod Player Shiraj Ali Khan: "No Indian Safe in Dhaka," Hid Identity to Escape Violence

• Kolkata sarod player Shiraj Ali Khan faced violence in Dhaka, where his performance venue 'Chhayanaut' was vandalized.
• Violence erupted after the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi, targeting cultural centers.
• Shiraj hid his Indian identity, passport, and spoke local 'Brahmanbaria' language to safely reach the airport.
• He stated, "No Indian can feel safe in Dhaka," expressing deep concern for artists' safety.
• Shiraj, grandson of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, lamented attacks on cultural heritage; his mother and fellow artists remain stranded.

Why It Matters: Indian sarod player Shiraj Ali Khan recounts terrifying escape from Dhaka violence, warns no Indian is safe.