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Ustad Bismillah Khan's birth anniversary today: When the maestro's shehnais were stolen
March 21, 2018 9:19 am
Bismillah Khan is also credited with elevating the status of shehnai from an essential folk instrument to a global audience. “Ustad was famously devoted to his art and often referred to his shehnai as his begum [wife],” Google said in its tribute to the musician.
Ustad Bismillah Khan feted in Google Doodle celebrating shehnai maestro's birth anniversary
March 21, 2018 10:29 am
Ustad Bismillah Khan was born on this day in 1916. He was a recipient of the Bharat Ratna (2001), Padma Bhushan (1968), Padma Vibhushan (1980) and the Padma Shri (1961). Even today his music is played during Republic Day celebrations.
Five of Bismillah Khan’s shehnais ‘stolen’, son alleges foul play
December 06, 2016 3:43 am
Kazim claimed that thieves had broken into his ancestral house in Varanasi’s Hardaha Sarai area — while he was staying at his other house in the city — and took away five shehnais.
Property feud behind Bismillah Khan’s ‘missing’ shehnai
September 11, 2014 2:55 am
The dispute is between the maestro’s youngest and eldest sons.
Modi in Varanasi: I’m here on the call of Ganga Mata
April 25, 2014 8:14 am
The crowd included many from neighbouring districts like Chandauli, Bhadohi, Ghazipur and Allahabad.
Shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's family refuses to be Modi's proposer
April 21, 2014 2:41 pm
Varanasi will go to poll on May 12 with Modi, Congress candidate Ajay Rai and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in the fray.
6 yrs after Ustads death,govts promise to pay his bill unfulfilled
March 14, 2013 4:33 am
Then CM Mulayam had said state would pay medical bills amounting to Rs 83,751.
Sound Record
January 17, 2012 3:01 am
With his simple bamboo stick,Ustad Bismillah Khan could captivate millions of listeners.
Dr Soma Ghosh pays tribute to Begum Akhtar
May 06, 2011 4:23 pm
Her mastery over classical music was lauded even by the legendary Ustad Bismillah Khan and the great film music composer,Naushad.
CPs music corner
March 27, 2011 12:46 am
Stepping into Rikhi Ram Music Shop in Connaught Place is like walking into a museum
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