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Detailed explanation-1: -Bismillah Khan BR (born Qumaruddin Khan, 21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006), often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument. He played it with such expressive virtuosity that he became a leading Hindustani classical music artist.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ustad Bismillah Khan belongs to a well known family of musicians from Bihar. He took to music early in life. He gave many memorable performances in India and abroad. He practised hard and reached his destination in 2001 when he was awarded India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bismillah Khan was born on March 21, 1916, in Dumraon, Bihar, as the second son of Paigamar Khan and Mitthan. His ancestors were musicians in the court of the princely state of Bhojpur. His father was a musician in the court of Maharaja Keshav Prasad Singh of Dumraon.