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Download Solution PDFWho among the following is the recipient of top four civilian awards namely, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- Ustad Bismillah Khan is the recipient of top four civilian awards namely, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna.
Key Points
- Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai.
- Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.
- Shehnai is a musical instrument that is similar to the oboe (common in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.)
- He was felicitated with several awards including:
- Padma Shri in 1961
- Padma Bhushan in 1968
- Padma Vibhushan in 1980
- Bharat Ratna in 2001
- He also played the Shehnai at the 1st Republic Day celebration in 1950.
- On his 102nd birth anniversary, he was honoured by Google with a Google doodle.
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