Bismillah Khan
Bismillah Khan, born Qumaruddin Khan, was a renowned Indian musician who popularized the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. He is regarded as a leading Hindustani classical music artist, and his name is synonymous with the instrument. Khan was a symbol of religious harmony as he performed at both Hindu and Muslim ceremonies. He was the first to elevate the shehnai from a folk instrument played primarily in traditional ceremonies to the concert stage. Khan received many awards and accolades, including India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna.
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