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Identify the Indian music personality. Under him, the shehnai came out of its ceremonial context and began to be acknowledged as a classical musica
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Identify the Indian music personality.
Under him, the shehnai came out of its ceremonial context and began to be acknowledged as a classical musical instrument.

A.

Alla Rakha

B.

Ustad Bundu Khan

C.

Ustad Bismillah Khan

D.

Pandit Ram Narayan

Correct option is C

The answer is (c) Ustad Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan was a renowned shehnai player who is credited with bringing the instrument out of its ceremonial context and into the classical music arena. He was a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
Bismillah Khan played a crucial role in elevating the status of the shehnai from its ceremonial context to a recognized classical musical instrument.
 

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