The Human Resource Development Minister Shri Arjun Singh has concoled the death of Shahnai Maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan. He said that “I am deeply grieved by the sad demise of Shehnai Maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan. Ustad Bismillah Khan whose name has become synonymous with Shehnai symbolized the secular ethos of Indian Classical Music.
The “Bharat Ratna” recipient enthralled audiences all over the world with his music and the country and the music world have suffered an irreparable loss by his demise. I am sure that though the Ustad is no more with us, the melodious voice of his Shehnai will eternally echo in the minds and hearts of humanity.
I convey my heartfelt condolences on the passing away of the Shehnai maestro and pray that his soul may rest in everlasting peace.”
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