News for 'Ustad Bismillah Khan'

Ustad Bismillah Khan dead

Ustad Bismillah Khan dead

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

He passed away early on Monday morning.

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

He may no be present among us but his contributions to Indian music will live on forever.

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Bharat Ratna recipient Ustad Bismillah Khan was born March 21, 1916.

Bismillah Khan hospitalised

Bismillah Khan hospitalised

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The 92-year-old shehnai legend was brought in an ambulance from his Harha Sarai residence to the private hospital in Lanka area of the city, sources said.

Bismillah Khan's condition stable

Bismillah Khan's condition stable

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

The Ustad will, however, remain under observation for some days.

Bismillah Khan's progeny gets medical seat

Bismillah Khan's progeny gets medical seat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

S M Krishna has also given an aid of Rs 200,000 to the shehnai maestro.

Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Ustad Bismillah Khan loved to sing bhajans for children.

Late Bismillah Khan's family refuses to back Modi in Varanasi

Late Bismillah Khan's family refuses to back Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

From music to politics. The family of late shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan has been dragged into the political battleground after Bismillah's grandson was approached to become a proposer for Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Narendra Modi when he files his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on April 24.

Bismillah Khan to perform in Parliament on Aug 7

Bismillah Khan to perform in Parliament on Aug 7

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

The Shehnai maestro has said he will perform free of cost.

'Ustad was one of the greatest musicians'

'Ustad was one of the greatest musicians'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The PM called him one of the greatest exponents of Indian culture.

British media pays homage to Ustad

British media pays homage to Ustad

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

A pious Shia Muslim who lived almost all his life in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi, he came to symbolise Hindu-Muslim unity in India, said The Times.

Varanasi mourns Ustad's demise

Varanasi mourns Ustad's demise

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Weeping men, women and children of all religions and age came by to say their last goodbye to the shehnai wizard.

Ustad, the king of wrestling and soccer

Ustad, the king of wrestling and soccer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Bismillah Khan was the chief patron of the Banaras Sporting Club for the last 10 years.

Monograph sale proceeds to fulfil Ustad's dreams

Monograph sale proceeds to fulfil Ustad's dreams

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Bismillah Khan, whose 'last wish' to perform at the India Gate remained unfulfilled, single-handedly pioneered the conversion of Shehnai, a mundane ceremonial instrument, into one capable of expressing a range of human emotions.

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The sarod maestro launched his book, Master On Masters.

Who will you miss the most? Tell us!

Who will you miss the most? Tell us!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Tell us which famous personality you will miss the most.

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Railways to take passengers on a musical journey

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Instrumental music played by maestros like Ustad Bismillah Khan, TN Rajaratnam Pillai and Pandit Pannalal Ghosh will keep passengers entertained in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains which have a public announcement system in place.

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

The award, which was announced after a gap of seven years, was presented to 87-year-old Joshi by an Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry.

Archana Masih's Diary

Archana Masih's Diary

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Ranjani Iyengar's Diary

Ranjani Iyengar's Diary

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Unconstitutional: Roll back 4% Muslim quota in contracts, BJP asks Sidda

Unconstitutional: Roll back 4% Muslim quota in contracts, BJP asks Sidda

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The BJP has vehemently criticized the Karnataka government's decision to provide four per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, labeling it an "unconstitutional misadventure." The party has pledged to challenge the move in court and has vowed to oppose it at all levels. Meanwhile, the ruling Congress party has defended the reservation, arguing that it aligns with constitutional provisions. The issue has led to heated exchanges in the Karnataka Assembly, with both parties accusing each other of engaging in appeasement politics.

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Eminent Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan, one of the best-known players of the instrument after the legendary Bismillah Khan, passed away in Kolkata following prolonged illness. He was 77.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award

Gopalkrishna Gandhi to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.

At 12, Zakir Hussain got Rs 5 for first tabla show

At 12, Zakir Hussain got Rs 5 for first tabla show

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument's rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers.

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Meet our 45 Bharat Ratnas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Educationist Madan Mohan Malviya and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are the 44th and 45th distinguished personalities who have been conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'To match his passion for his craft is impossible.' 'I don't know of any Kathak dancer who can equal his passion.'

Why should patriotic Indians be embarrassed by Mulk?

Why should patriotic Indians be embarrassed by Mulk?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'Mulk questions the very principle, of good-Muslim exceptionalism.' 'That, of course, we adore Abdul Hamid, A P J Abdul Kalam and Bismillah Khan and if only more Muslims were like them.' 'Anubhav Sinha sticks his neck out to say that these are no exceptions.' 'Most Muslims are like them. It is the terrorists who are exceptions,' says Shekhar Gupta.

8 things we miss about Independence Day

8 things we miss about Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Singing the national anthem and watching patriotic movies on Doordarshan.

Neetu Chandra slams Alia's Bihari look in Udta Punjab

Neetu Chandra slams Alia's Bihari look in Udta Punjab

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Exquisitely shot, with shadows and light capturing the hypnotic mood of the film, Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself.

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A controversy has erupted over the decision to discontinue postage stamps of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi with the government saying only one family can not get this honour, even as the Congress termed the move as "insult to the history" and demanded an apology.

Why we need Gandhi and Mandela today

Why we need Gandhi and Mandela today

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Religion is but one trait where intolerance manifests itself. We come across 'chosen' races, communities, political ideologies, economic systems, all lending themselves to discriminatory arrangements, which trample the rights of those considered beyond the pale of whatever is the favoured calling.