How did Bismillah Khan bring the shehnai onto classical stage?
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Answer: Ustad bismillah Khan an undisputed monarch of shenai brought this instrument to the classical stage with hard work and effort.
Explanation:As a five year old , Bismillah khan would regularly go to nearby Biharji temple to sing the Bhojpuri chaita at the end of which he would earn a big laddu weighing 1.25 kg, a prize given by a local maharaja. Later he accompanied his uncle to Allahabad music conference. Bismillah khan played shehnai on radio and soon became an often heard Shenai player on radio. His big break came out in 1938. He was first indian to greet his nation on 15th August 1947. He had given many memorable performances abroad. In 2001 he was awarded the greates civilian award , the Bharat Ratna
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Shehnai was brought to the classical stage by Ustad Bismillah Khan. He started picking up the finger nuances of Shehnai under the guidance of his maternal uncle Ali Bux. He had been honoured with Padma Bhushan, Padmashree and Padma Vibhushan.