India, Sept. 27 -- My Life: Story of an Imperfect Musician is the freewheeling autobiography of Ustad Allauddin Khan, the legendary Indian classical musician and founder of the Maihar-Senia gharana. Transcribed from his spoken accounts at Santiniketan in 1952 and translated from the Bengali to the English for the first time, the book offers an intimate look at his tumultuous journey, from modest beginnings in Tripura to revered maestro. Allauddin Khan recalls his spiritual devotion to music, years of gruelling training and battles with poverty. The book sheds light on his unconventional personality and is enriched by rare photographs as well as an introduction by his pupil, sitar maestro Ravi Shankar....