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Bismillah Khan

Indian musician

Died when: 93 years 153 days (1121 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Bismillah Khan

Bismillah Khan (born Amaruddin Khan, 21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006), often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument.

While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily schooled in traditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage.

He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001, becoming the third classical musician of India after M.

S.Subbalakshmi and Ravi Shankar to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.


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