Who among the following Hindustani classical musicians was NOT associated with ‘Maihar Gharana’?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- Ustad Bismillah Khan, a Hindustani classical musician, was NOT associated with ‘Maihar Gharana.’
- He was a legendary shehnai maestro but not affiliated with the Maihar Gharana.
- Instead, he was deeply rooted in the Benares Gharana, which has its distinct legacy of shehnai music.
- Ustad Allauddin Khan of Maihar founded the Maihar Gharana. Its most prominent exponents include his children and disciples.
Other Options
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Annapurna Devi, his daughter, was a renowned surbahar maestro.
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His son, Ali Akbar Khan, earned global recognition as a sarod virtuoso.
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Among his most celebrated disciples was Pandit Ravi Shankar, who became a legendary sitarist.