Memorial Page for Bismillah Khan

Mar 21, 1916 – Aug 21, 2006(90 years)Died in:Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Indian shehnai player

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August 21st, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

India

Place of Death

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Occupation

musician

Nationality

British Raj

Cause of Death

myocardial infarction

Religion

Islam

Awards(5)

Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardPadma BhushanBharat RatnaPadma Shri in artsPadma Vibhushan

Bismillah Khan (* March 21, 1916 in Dumraon; † August 21, 2006 in Varanasi) was an indian shehnai player. He was 90 years old. His faith was Islam. He received 5 awards, including Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan. His cause of death was myocardial infarction.

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Born in India

1916

Died in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (myocardial infarction)

2006

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Bismillah Khan. Forever remembered.