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Q4. How was the shehnai introduced to the classical theatre by Bismillah Khan?

        Answer in 40-50 words

        1.  What does the feature “The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan” tell us about the paternal ancestors of Bismillah
           Khan?
           OR
           What kind of family did Bismillah Khan hail from?

        2. How was the music of Bismillah Khan received and accepted internationally?

        3. Why did Bismillah Khan desire to teach music to youngsters in India?


        4. How did the pungi's sound differ from the shehnai, and why did Aurangzeb dislike the pungi?

        5. What was the historical context of the shehnai's development?


        6. How did Bismillah Khan's performance on August 15, 1947, symbolize the independence of India?


        7. What is Bismillah Khan's attitude towards his work and his love for his country?

        8. Why did Bismillah Khan decline the opportunity to start a shehnai school in the USA?


        9. How did Bismillah Khan's love for Benaras and India manifest in his life and career?

        10. What role did the shehnai play in Indian classical music traditions?


        11. How did Bismillah Khan's performance style contribute to the popularity of the shehnai?


        12. What are some examples of how the shehnai's sound has been used in different musical contexts?

        10. How does the author use descriptive language to portray the sound of the shehnai and Bismillah Khan's
        performance?

        11. What are some key themes explored in the text, and how are they conveyed through the narrative?


        12. How does the author present Bismillah Khan's life and career as an example of dedication and passion
        for one's craft?


        Answer in 100 – 150 words

        1. How did Bismillah Khan’s early life and background shape his interest in music, especially the shehnai?


        2. In what ways did Bismillah Khan transform the shehnai and contribute to Indian classical music?

        3. Describe the significance of Bismillah Khan’s performance on August 15, 1947, and how it symbolized
        India's independence.


        4. What values and character traits can we learn from Bismillah Khan’s attitude towards fame, wealth, and
        his homeland?



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