Question

The lives of Ustad Bismillah Khan and Evelyn Glennie are sagas of great
struggle. Discuss. (Approx. 120 words)

Answer 1

Evelyn Glennie and Ustab Bismillah Khan worked

very hard to achieve what they did.

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Evelyn Glennie was deaf girl who loved music and

felt it but could not hear it. Her passion and determination helped her become

a successful musician and she made her way through to the Royal Academy of

Music. She also won many awards for her contribution.

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Ustad Bismillah Khan turned the pungi into the

shehnai. He practiced hard and was inspired by the Ganga. He contributed a lot

towards the classical music with his shehnai. He won many awards and also the

Bharat Ratna which gave him worldwide recognition.

Answer 2

Answer:

Evelyn Glennie and Ustad Bismillah Khan are embodiments of hard work that helped them conquer the steps of success.

Explanation:

Evelyn Glennie

• Evelyn was deaf from a very young age.

• But she was a determined woman to face any obstacles that came her way to achieve her goal.
• She not only became a successful musician but also led a normal and contented life.
• Ron Forbes, the percussionist, played an important role in motivating and inspiring her to become a renowned musician.
• He made her feel the vibrations of music through her body.
• With her willpower, determination, and hard work, she secured the most prestigious awards in the field of music.

Ustad Bismillah Khan

• Ustad Bismillah Khan was born into a family of musicians. As a result, he was interested in music from a young age.
• He was trained by his uncle.
• He practised in the peace of the Balaji and Mangala Maiya temples.
• He was also inspired by the rhythmic flow of Ganga.
• Thereafter, he invented ragas that were beyond the scope of shehnai.
• His contributions led to the development of shehnai in classical stages.
• He was awarded the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.