Well known Shehnai exponent passes away

Q.  Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan has passed away recently. Which instrument did he play?
- Published on 17 Mar 16

a. Tabla
b. Shehnai
c. Flute
d. Sitar

ANSWER: Shehnai
 
Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan, one of the best-known players of the instrument after the legendary Bismillah Khan, passed away in Kolkata following prolonged illness at 77 and is survived by his five sons, five daughters and a number of grandchildren. Ustad Khan was felicitated with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his musical contributions. He was from a well known family of Shehnai exponents from Banaras and also featured in AIR and Doordarshan.

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