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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is associated with-
A
Dance
B
Music
C
Short story writing
D
Novels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He is known for the khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music (bhajans and abhangs). Joshi belongs to the Kirana gharana tradition of Hindustani Classical Music.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Kirana. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi who received Bharat Ratna in 2008 was popular for the khayal form of singing and belonged to the Kirana Gharana.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was the first and foremost disciple of Ustad Abdul Karim Khan and guru of Bharat Ratna laureate Bhimsen Joshi. Hindustani Classical Music, Khayal, Thumri, Bhajan, Natyageet, etc. Sawai Gandharva is best known for popularizing the stylings of the Kirana Gharana through his accomplished disciples, including Pt.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bhimsen Joshi is a renowned sitar player

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