Ustad BismIllah Khan was famous for playing which musical Instrument?

Ustad BismIllah Khan was famous for playing which musical Instrument? Correct Answer Shehnai

The correct answer is Shehnai.

Key Points

• Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai.
• Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.
• Shehnai is a musical instrument that is similar to the oboe (common in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.)
• He was felicitated with several awards including:
  • Padma Shri in 1961
  • Padma Bhushan in 1968
  • Padma Vibhushan in 1980
  • Bharat Ratna in 2001
• He also played the Shehnai at the 1st Republic Day celebration in 1950.
• On his 102nd birth anniversary, he was honoured by Google with a Google doodle.

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