The Ganges would flow silently as it wud fail to hear the music that reverberated for more than half a century. Ustad Bismillah khan was enthralling varanasi for decades through his identity "Shennai" . Known for his humility , he did his shennai speak everything else.
As a disciple of Ustad Vilayat Khan, this octogenarian did his master and nation proud.
Not an exaggeration to say shennai got a re-birth under his reign. Throughout his life as master shennai player money was not even the least priority. Simplicity as a way of life he was a staunch supporter of pluralism. His striking words "Heavens weep today to see the drastic event . Miscreants would be defeated as their design was !"(On varanasi blast)
Nation awarded highest civilian to Ustad bismillah Khan. He might not have a musical blood line legacy to continue but his hindustani notes would be travelling through ages !
India pays rich homage to this musical genius ! May his sould rest in peace !
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