Ustad Imdad Hussain was born in Delhi in 1937 and received his basic education in music from his father, sarangi nawaz Ustad Ahmad Khan. Later, he learnt from his uncle, the famous Ustad Zahoor Khan. He remained attached to Radio Pakistan, Karachi for many years and also served the PIA Arts Academy. He has represented Pakistan and performed in many countries around the world.
He was an excellent teacher of sitar and has many students. His son Ikhlaq Hussain and grandson, Turab Ali are also a noted sitarists.