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Download Solution PDFWhich famous Indian musician played shehnai and received Bharat Ratna in the year 2001?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Ustad Bismillah Khan
Key Points
- Ustad Bismillah Khan was born on 21 March 1916 in Dumraon village, Bihar.
- He settled in Varanasi with his father Prophet Bakhsh Khan at a very young age.
- Bismillah Khan was awarded the "Bharat Ratna" in 2001 by the Government of India.
- Ustad Bismillah Khan played the clarinet from the Red Fort when the country became independent in 1947.
- He died on 21 August 2006 at the age of 90.
Additional Information
- Pandit Ravi Shankar, mentioned in option 1, was a sitar player and composer who also received Bharat Ratna in 1999 for his contribution to Indian classical music.
- Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, mentioned in option 2, is a santoor player who received Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan awards for his contribution to Indian classical music.
- Ustad Zakir Hussain, mentioned in option 3, is a tabla player who received Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan awards for his contribution to Indian classical music.
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