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Images: Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan
August 21, 2006
On India's first Independence Day, Ustad Bismillah Khan had given a mesmerising performance at the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Unfortunately, his last wish to perform at India Gate remain unfulfilled for various reasons.
Nonetheless, India honoured one of her musical geniuses several times during his illustrious career. He was bestowed with the Sangeet Natak Akademi award, the Tansen award as well as the Padma Vibhushan. In 2001, Khan became the third classical musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. He was also bestowed honorary doctorates by the Benares Hindu University and Shantiniketan.
Image: The Ustad was awarded the nation's highest civilian honour - the Bharat Ratna - in 2001.
Photograph: Sharad Pradhan
Also see:
Images - Bismillah Khan in Parliament
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