Ustad Bismillah Khan was a Shehnai master of great national and international fame. He was a great musician. Ali Bux, his maternal uncle perfected him in music. Shehnai was brought to the classical stage by Ustad Bismillah Khan. He practised for hours and worked very hard to attain perfection. It was his melodious music that made him the first Indian to greet independent India. Ustad Bismillah Khan created many new raagas. He was given many awards and he even received the ‘Bharat Ratna’. He was a true patriot who declined many offers to settle abroad. He was a true artist but a simple man. He had great regard for Hindustani Classical Music.
