Imran Khan is the disciple and son of Taan Samrat Late Ustad Naseer Ahmed Khan Saheb, the renowned maestro of the Dilli Gharana. He carries forward the legacy of his great grandfather, Ustad Mamman Khan Saheb, and several other relatives who were illustrious artists of the gharana, including Aftaab-e-Mausiqi, Ustad Hillal Ahmed Khan Saheb, among others. He started his initial training in Hindustani Classical vocal music at the age of three years with his father. He is also as Sangeet Visharad from the Allahabad Prayag Sangeet Samiti.