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    Indian musician, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia used to play which of the following musical instruments?
    Question

    Indian musician, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia used to play which of the following musical instruments?

    A.

    Veena

    B.

    Flute

    C.

    Sarangi

    D.

    Guitar

    Correct option is B


    The correct answer is (b) Flute.
    · Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia is a legendary Indian classical flutist who has made significant contributions to Hindustani classical music.
    · He is renowned for playing the bansuri, a bamboo flute used in Indian classical music.
    · His life and contributions are showcased in the 2013 documentary film "Bansuri Guru."
    · Chaurasia has received numerous accolades, including the Gansamradni Lata Mangeshkar Award for 2021-22, Padma Bhushan in 1992, and Padma Vibhushan in 2000.
    · His official biography "Breath of Gold" by Sathya Saran (2019) and "Bansuri Samrat: Hariprasad Chaurasia" by Surjit Singh are notable works that delve into his life and musical journey.
    Facts to remember:
    · Pannalal Ghosh, Ronu Majumdar, Rakesh Chaurasia, Nityanand Haldipur are some other famous players of flute.
    · Sitar : Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, Anoushka Shankar, Ustad Rais Khan.
    · Tabla : Pandit Zakir Hussain, Ustad Alla Rakha Khan, Pandit Kishan Maharaj, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Ustad Zakir Hussain.

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