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Bismillah Khan: The Maestro from Benaras

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ISBN Number 9788189738914
Author Juhi Sinha
Copyright Year 2011
Book Binding Hardcover
Page Count 176 Pages
Dimensions (Cms) 24.5 x 24.2 x 1.8 Cms
Language English
Publisher Niyogi Books
Stock Status In Stock
Category Coffee Table Book : Biography
SKU: 9788189738914 Category:

Description

Bismillah Khan – Maestro from Benaras is a book that gives the reader an insightful look into the home and heart, muse and music of one of the greatest artists that India has produced. It traces his journey from the small town of Dumraon to Benaras and thence to the world. The book follows Bismillah Khan as he grows from child to man, shagird to ustad, pupil to legend-from his early days when he charged five rupees for a programme to the days when each performance commanded anything between five to ten lakh rupees. Bismillah Khan’s life is played out against the streets, galis and muhallas of Benaras, its ghats, temples, mehfils and musicians, bringing to life an era that has since passed. The author recreates in delightful detail the moves and manners of twentieth century Benaras, its wealthy aristocrats and courtesans and the many artists who interacted with both. The colourful strands of Benarasi society are seen as the perfect background for the extraordinary genius of Bismillah Khan. The book also lovingly portrays the whims and foibles of Bismillah Khan—an artist, whose stature as a musical legend could never quite overshadow the wit, humour and charisma of the man.

Juhi Sinha

Juhi Sinha’s articles and stories have been published regularly in the leading papers and magazines of India. She is currently working on two books, for Penguin (India), one of them a travelogue. Her books for young children have been published by Scholastic India. Juhi Sinha is also a film director and producer. Under the banner of her company, J.S. Productions, she has, over the last seventeen years, produced hundreds of programmes that range from popular soaps to documentaries, docudrama, lifestyle, culture, tourism and corporate films. Her work has been showcased on Star Plus, Sony, Discovery and India’s National Broadcaster Doordarshan, and her films have been screened at international festivals.

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