January 21, 2025
Other Name: | Bismillah Khan, Amiruddin Khan |
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AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1961 | Arts |
Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1968 | Arts |
Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 1980 | Arts |
Bharat Ratna | Civilian Award | 2001 | Arts |
In 2006, Ustad Bismillah Khan was unwell & admitted to hospital on 17 August. But, his condition did not improve. A few days later on 21-08-2006, he found dead due to cardiac arrest at the age of 90.
DEATHDAY | 21 August,2006 (Thursday) |
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DEATH PLACE | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Ustad Bismillah Khan was born to Paigambar Khan (father) and Mitthan Khan (mother). He had a brother named Shamshuddin. He had six children including one daughter Soma Ghosh (musician). The names of his sons are Nazim, Mehtab, Kazim, Nayyar & Zamin.
Ustad Bismillah Khan was 90 years 5 months & 0 day old age.