Question

WHY DID USTAD BISMILLAH KHAN BRING SHEHNAI ONTO THE CLASSICAL STAGE?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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