Question

Chapter : The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan

Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Who banned pungi in the royal residence? Why?

2. Who revived the pungi? How did it get its new name?

3. Describe a shehnai. How is music played on it?

4. Give two examples to prove that sound of shehnai is considered auspicious in the Indian culture for ages.

5. Why would the Maharaja give a 1.25 kg laddu to little Bismillah Khan?

6. Who was Khansaab’s first mentor?

7 .Bismillah Khan inherited musical ability from his family. Justify.

8. When did Bismillah get his first big break?How did it come to him?

9. ‘Tryst with Destiny’ is a famous speech by___________________, given on the occasion of ________________________

10. Bismillah Khan’s contribution to the film music was very limited. Give evidence from the story to prove this statement.

11. How are the following places associated with Bismillah Khan’s life?

Cities/ Villages -

Montreal -

USA -

Cannes -

Benaras -

Dumraon -

Osaka -

Tehran -



12. Why did Khaansaab never think of migrating to any other country?

13. Why did one of his students want him to come to the USA? How did Bismillah Khan politely decline his request? What does it reveal about his character?

14. Complete the following timeline of Bismillah Khan’s life

This is a table:-
21 March 1916: born in Bihar

1919:_________________________________________

1930:_________________________________________

1938:_________________________________________

15 August 1947:________________________________

2001:_________________________________________

2006:_________________________________________



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