Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (c) Amjad Ali Khan
Explanation:
· Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is one of India’s most celebrated Sarod Maestros.
· He belongs to the Bangash lineage and developed the sarod playing technique.
· He has performed internationally and contributed to popularizing Hindustani classical music globally.
Information Booster:
· He was awarded Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
· His sons, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, are also sarod players.
· Known for ragas like Bhairav, Yaman, and Durga.
· Played at global venues like Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.
· Authored "My Father, Our Fraternity".
· Promotes music through Sarod Ghar, a museum in Gwalior.
Additional Information:
· Bismillah Khan: Shehnai maestro, not sarod.
· Azad Ali Khan: Not known as Sarod Maestro; less known personality.
· R.V. Raghavan: Renowned in Indian musicology but not a sarod player.
· Amjad Ali Khan: Universally recognized as the Sarod Maestro.