Ustad Qamruddin Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 -21 August 2006) , often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a subcontinental wind instrument of the oboe class. While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily schooled intraditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage.He was awarded Indias highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna,
Bismillah Khan
Indian classical music Musician Instruments-Shehnai