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Even at the age of eighty-seven, Ustad Bismillah Khan continues to woo his listeners with the melodious notes of the shehnai, an instrument that he almost single-handedly brought out from the purdah and firmly established on the international stage. His life is a perfect example of the rich, cultural heritage of India, one that effortlessly accepts that a devout Muslim like him can very naturally play the shehnai every morning at the Kashi Balaji temple. It also accepts when Ustadji - while openly flouting orthodox religious practices - plays the shehnai in the streets of Benaras on the occasion of Moharram. His reason? Something as beautiful as music is possibly the best channel of communication with God. In Bismillah Khan: The Shehnai Maestro, discover the life of the one of India`s greatest musical legends, with all his endearing qualities and quirks- be it his humility, fondness for his cup of tea, or his need for Benaras, the city that continues to inspire him.
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