Who among the following Indian musicians introduced shehnai to the concert stage and was selected to perform for the
ceremony at Delhi’s historic Red Fort on the occasion of India’s Independence Day on 15 August 1947?
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SSC CHSL 2nd June 2022 Shift-3
Ali Bakhsh
Incorrect AnswerAnant Lal
Incorrect AnswerBismillah Khan
Correct AnswerAli Ahmad Hussain
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Ali Bakhsh was an important figure in the development of Indian classical music but is not known for introducing the shehnai to the concert stage.
- Option 2: Anant Lal was a renowned shehnai player but is primarily known for his work in the later 20th century.
- Option 3: Bismillah Khan - He is celebrated for elevating the shehnai to classical status and performed at India’s Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort in 1947.
- Option 4: Ali Ahmad Hussain was another eminent shehnai player but did not have the historic impact of Bismillah Khan.
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By: santosh