Ustad Bismillah Khan

DNA: Family becomes enemy of Bismillah Khan's heritage

Just a few days before the 14th death anniversary (August 21) of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, the Shehnai maestro's house at Hadha Sarai is being demolished and the room in which he lived and used to do 'Riyaz', had already been demolished.

Aug 21, 2020, 22:56 PM IST

Sudarsan Pattnaik pays heartfelt sand art tribute to Bismillah Khan on birth anniversary—Pic

Ustad breathed his last on August 21, 2006, at the age of 90.

Mar 21, 2018, 10:13 AM IST

Google Doodle celebrates 102nd birth anniversary of Ustad Bismillah Khan

Today’s Doodle by Chennai-based illustrator Vijay Krish, celebrates the shehnai maestro against the backdrop of a geometric style pattern with his instrument aloft, sending a festive tune out into the world.

Mar 21, 2018, 06:27 AM IST

'Bharat Ratna' Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnai theft case cracked, grandson arrested

In a breakthrough in the 'Bharat Ratna' Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnai theft case, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Varanasi Police on Tuesday arrested three persons including his grandson and two jewellers on Tuesday.

Jan 11, 2017, 00:28 AM IST

Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnais stolen

The precious items were stolen from the residence of the late shehnai king's son Kazim Hussain in Varanasi.

Dec 05, 2016, 13:11 PM IST