Q1. How did the flowing waters of the River Ganga inspire Bismillah Khan?
Q2. Give a brief character sketch of Ustad Bismillah Khan.
Answers
How did the flowing waters of the River Ganga inspire Bismillah Khan?
Bismillah Khan used to perform shenai sessions at the banks of river ganga because the flowing water of river inspired him to be determined and keep flowing like it and make the way through any problem with his strong self-belief. The flowing water of ganga flew creating different musical notes which encouraged the Bismillah Khan to improvise and invent new ragas that were earlier considered to be impossible to be created through shenai.
Give a brief character sketch of Ustad Bismillah Khan.
He was a gem of India. He was the first Indian to greet the national with Shehnai. He played Raag Kafi at Red Fort on 15 August 1947. He was the master of Shehnai. He was very much fond of Banaras and Holy Ganga, whenever he was abroad he yearns to see Hindustan.