Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916–2006), born Qamaruddin Khan, revolutionized Indian classical music by elevating the shehnai—traditionally a ceremonial folk instrument—to the concert stage through his virtuosity. A symbol of religious harmony, he performed at both Hindu temples and Muslim events, embodying India’s pluralistic ethos.
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Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916–2006), born Qamaruddin Khan, revolutionized Indian classical music by elevating the shehnai—traditionally a ceremonial folk instrument—to the concert stage through his virtuosity. A symbol of religious harmony, he performed at both Hindu temples and Muslim events, embodying India’s pluralistic ethos.