FAME FRAMED: Khan passed away on August 21, 2006 at the age of ninety.

PM to release postage stamp on Bismillah Khan

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will release on Thursday a commemorative postage stamp on Shehnai Maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan on Thursday. The Department of Posts has brought out the stamp as a tribute to the celebrated musician on his death anniversary. It is in the denomination of five rupees.

Battle for UP in final stages

The battle for Uttar Pradesh is truly in the final phase. Here's an update on sixth phase of voting.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/battle-for-up-in-final-stages/39708-37.html

Works inspired by Bismillah preserved

Bismillah Khan's disciple has released two CD's on traditional Indian styles of the Benaras Gharana.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/works-inspired-by-bismillah-preserved/33731-8.html

Ustad Bismillah Khan remembered

The art of Shehnai seems to be fading into oblivion with the death of shehnai maestro Guru Ustad Bismillah Khan.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ustad-bismillah-khan-remembered/27982-3.html

Bismillah will inspire India: PM

Shehnai maestro’s death is sad day for music, says Manmohan Singh, who came out of his office to make statement.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bismillah-will-inspire-india-pm/19217-8.html

PM condoles Bismillah Khan's death

Manmohan Singh said Khan was "a great son of India" on whom the people of the country had showered their love.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pm-condoles-bismillah-khans-death/19189-4.html

In Pics: Shehnai falls silent

Ustad Bismillah Khan often said that his music is like an ocean and he has barely reached the shore.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/in-pics-shehnai-falls-silent/19182-8.html

Light a candle for Bismillah Khan

The 91-year-old shehnai legend Ustad Bismillah Khan died of cardiac arrest on Monday morning.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/light-a-candle-for-bismillah-khan/19166-8.html

Ustad Bismillah's unfulfilled dream

Fate did not allow the shehnai maestro to fulfill his last wish, that of playing at India Gate.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ustad-bismillahs-unfulfilled-dream/19160-8.html

Halwa and songs in Khan's last hours

Even hours before Bismillah Khan passed away, he appeared cheerful and sang songs for the attending doctors.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/halwa-and-songs-in-khans-last-hours/19159-8.html

Listen to the magic of Ustad's shehnai

Known as India's shehnai maestro, Ustad Bismillah Khan's name has become synonymous with the wind instrument.

http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/19155/listen-to-the-magic-of-ustads-shehnai.html

Pay your tributes to Bismillah Khan

Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan died at the age of 91 at a local hospital in Varnasi.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pay-your-tributes-to-bismillah-khan/19153-8.html

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