Ustad Bismillah Khan — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · English
Summary of Ustad Bismillah Khan for NIOS Class 10 English. Key concepts: Bismillah Khan was born, At the age of six and His 1937 concert at the All.
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Overview
Ustad Bismillah Khan was a great shehnai maestro of India whose life showed hard work, simplicity, devotion to music, and love for the country. His journey from Dumraon to national and international fame made the shehnai a respected classical instrument and turned his life into an inspiring example
Key Concepts
Bismillah Khan was born on March
Bismillah Khan was born on March 21, 1916 in Dumraon, Bihar. He came from a musical family. His father, Paigambar Khan, was a musician in the court of
At the age of six
At the age of six, he moved to Varanasi and began learning shehnai from his maternal uncle, Ali Baksh 'Vilayatu', the official shehnai player at the V
His 1937 concert at the All
His 1937 concert at the All India Music Conference in Calcutta brought the shehnai into the limelight. He helped make the shehnai a respected part of
He received the Padma Shri
He received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and Bharat Ratna in 2001. These are the top four civilian awards of India.
Despite fame
Despite fame, he lived simply in Varanasi, travelled by cycle rickshaw, and never cared for wealth and possessions. He declined permanent US citizensh
Learning Objectives
- Understand the life and achievements of Ustad Bismillah Khan
- Recognise the role of hard work in success
- Understand the idea that music has no caste
- Learn about the shehnai as an Indian classical instrument
- Identify important facts related to his awards, performances, and personal life
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