NAME : AARUSH GUPTA

CLASS/SEC: IX D
ROLL NO.: 1

CHAPTER : The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan - Ustaad Bismillah Khan

Q1 Where was the shehnai played traditionally? How did Bismillah Khan change
this?

Ans The shehnai was traditionally played in royal courts, temples and weddings.
Ustaad Bismillah khan changed the tradition by bringing this instrument onto
the classical stage

Q2 When and how did Bismillah Khan get his big break?

Ans Bismillah Khan got his big break with the opening of the All India Radio in
Lucknow in 1938. He soon became a regular Shehnai player on the radio.

Q3 BISMILLAH KHAN'S LIFE IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE RICH

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA. DISCUSS

Ans The author believed that Bismillah Khan's life was a perfect example of a
rich and cultural heritage of India because he was a Shehnai maestro and
his music bridged the gap between different communities. Despite his religion,
he had great respect for Varanasi and had faith in Baba Vishwanath.

Sangeeta Sinha
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