• A legendary Shehnai Maestro.
• Poured his heart out into Ragh Kafi from Red Fort on the eve of India's First Republic Day Ceremony.
• Sees divine unity between music and his religion.
• Is a staunch devotee of Hindu Goddess Saraswati even though he is a devout Shia Muslim.
• Is honoured with doctorate by Benares Hindu University and Shanti Niketan.
• Has been bequeathed with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1956 and The Tansen Award of Madhya Pradesh Government.
• Has played in UK, USA, Europe and many countries of the world.
• Received Padma Shri in 1961, Padma Bhushan in 1968 & Padma Vibhushan in 1980.
• Has been awarded Bharat Ratna in 2001.

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