Who among the following Indian musicians introduced shehnai to the concert stage and was selected to perform for the ceremony at Delhi’s historic Red Fort on the occasion of India’s Independence Day on 15 August 1947?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. Bismillah Khan.
- Bismillah Khan was a popular Shehnai player born on 21 March 1916 in Dumraon.
- He earned the title of 'Ustad' for his creativity and mastery in his art.
- He is recipient of the awards like the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, honorary doctorates from Banaras Hindu University and Viswa Bharati University.
- In 1947, on the occasion of India’s celebration of its first independence day, Khan was invited by the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to come and perform live at the Red Fort in Delhi.