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Bismillah Khan

Indian shehnai player (1916-2006) · India · Musicians · Died at 90

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Ustad Bismillah Khan, often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. His virtuosity made him a leading Hindustani classical music artist, indelibly linking his name with the woodwind instrument.

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Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Padma Bhushan
Bharat Ratna
Padma Shri in arts
Padma Vibhushan

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Ustad Bismillah Khan, often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. His virtuosity made him a leading Hindustani classical music artist, indelibly linking his name with the woodwind instrument. While the shehnai had importance as a folk instrument played primarily by musicians schooled in traditional ceremonies, Khan elevated its status and brought it to the concert stage.

Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2006 · aged 90

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