Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Celebrated Indian music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan has died at the age of 55 while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer at a hospital in Kolkata.

He was on a ventilator and receiving oxygen support during his death on Wednesday afternoon, the Hindustan Times reported.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mourned Khan, saying, "This is a great loss for the entire country and the entire music fraternity. I am in a lot of pain as I still can't believe that Rashid Khan is no more."

The musician's health took a downturn after experiencing a cerebral attack last month, according to the report.

The Hindustani classical musician from Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana initially received treatment at Tata Memorial Cancer Hospita...