Tricks to Remember Famous Musical Instruments and Players for Competitive Exams With 100 Practice MCQs

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Shehnai

Main Trick/Hint: Now, the word for shehnai is Chennai because both sound similar.

1. Ustad Bismillah Khan

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya – Double Reed)
State associated: Bihar (Born in Dumraon); associated with Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Bharat Ratna (2001), Padma Vibhushan (1980), Padma Bhushan (1968), Padma Shri (1961).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Ali Bux ‘Vilayatu’ (his uncle).
Nicknames/titles: “Shehnai King”; “Ustad”.
Recent news/current affairs: His birth anniversary on March 21 is celebrated annually as a tribute to the man who brought the Shehnai to the global stage.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He had the rare honor of performing at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947, greeting independent India. He also performed at the Red Fort on India’s first Republic Day in 1950. He was the first Indian to perform at the Lincoln Center Hall, USA.
Trick/Hint: Remember it like this: there is a Bismillah shop in Chennai.

2. Bageshwari Qamar

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Delhi.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: “Shehnai Queen” title, various state cultural honors.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Ustad Bismillah Khan.
Nicknames/titles: India’s First Female Shehnai Player.
Recent news/current affairs: Often cited in exams under “First in India” or “Women in Arts” sections for breaking the gender barrier of a male-dominated instrument.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: She was the only female disciple of Ustad Bismillah Khan. She made her debut in 1983 and was crowned “Shehnai Queen” at the Chandigarh Music Festival.
Trick/Hint: “Baag” means run away in Hindi, so remember it like running to Chennai.

3. Pandit Anant Lal

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1989).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Motilal and Mithailal; Varanasi Gharana.
Recent news/current affairs: His sons and grandsons (Shankar brothers) carry forward the “Anant-Dhwani” legacy through global tours.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was a prominent staff artist for All India Radio (AIR) and is credited with standardizing the Shehnai for broadcasting.
Trick/Hint: Anant Ambani is one of the owners of Mumbai Indians. A famous IPL match is Mumbai vs Chennai, so remember it like this.

4. Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: West Bengal (Kolkata).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2009), Banga Bibhushan.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Nazir Hussain; Banaras Gharana influence.
Recent news/current affairs: Following his passing in 2016, his contributions are frequently mentioned in “Art & Culture” archives as the man who modernized shehnai playing in East India.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He performed at the inauguration of the Doordarshan channel in 1959. He was known for his mastery over the “Tan” (melodic runs) on the Shehnai.
Trick/Hint: We know “AA” means Allu Arjun. “Hussain” sounds similar to Usain Bolt. So remember it like Allu Arjun goes to Chennai, like in the Pushpa movie.

5. Pandit S. Ballesh

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Karnataka (Born in Belagavi); based in Chennai.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Padma Shri (2022).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Ustad Bismillah Khan.
Nicknames/titles: “Dakshina Bismillah Khan.”
Recent news/current affairs: Actively performs at major temple festivals in South India and is known for playing the Shehnai for A.R. Rahman’s film scores.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He is one of the most prominent disciples of Bismillah Khan and is unique for bridging the gap between North and South Indian musical cultures.
Trick/Hint: Ball in cricket. In the IPL, one of the most famous teams is Chennai, so remember it like this.

6. Ustad Krishna Ram Chaudhary

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Padma Shri (2017), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Ramlal Chaudhary.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was a senior exponent of the Varanasi style of Shehnai and was famous for his “Purbi Ang” (eastern style) thumris on the instrument.
Trick/Hint: Remember it like this: two friends, Krishna and Ram, come to Chennai.

7. Sanjeev Shankar & Ashwani Shankar (The Shankar Brothers)

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Delhi / Uttar Pradesh.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Pandit Anant Lal and Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Recent news/current affairs: Frequent performers at international world music festivals, representing the youthful face of the Shehnai in the 2020s.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: They are the sons of Daya Shankar. They have innovated the Shehnai by collaborating with sitar and western instruments, often playing in a “Jugalbandi” format.
Trick/Hint: “Shankar” means something similar to heat, and Chennai has a lot of heat and high temperature, so remember it like this.

8. Pandit Daya Shankar

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Kala Ratna.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Pandit Anant Lal (his father); Varanasi Gharana.
Nicknames/titles: A master of the “Tantrakari” style on Shehnai.
Recent news/current affairs: His legacy is actively carried forward by his sons, Sanjeev and Ashwani Shankar, who are currently leading Shehnai exponents.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was instrumental in expanding the repertoire of the Shehnai by adapting complex string-instrument techniques (Tantrakari) to a wind instrument.
Trick/Hint: “Shankar” means something somewhat related to heat, and Chennai has a lot of heat and high temperature, so remember it like this.

9. Lokesh Anand

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Delhi / Haryana.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Shehnai Ratna, Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Pandit Anant Lal and Pandit Daya Shankar.
Recent news/current affairs: Frequently featured in national cultural festivals like the Tansen Samaroh and Taj Mahotsav.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He is known for his ability to play the “Meend” (continuous glides) with extreme clarity, a feat that is technically very difficult on a double-reed instrument like the Shehnai.
Trick/Hint: “Anandham” means happy in Telugu, so remember it like this: you watched Chennai and Dhoni in Chennai. We relate it to the player’s name, so it becomes easy to remember no matter what.

10. Ustad Nazir Hussain

Name of the musical instrument: Shehnai
Type of instrument: Wind (Sushira Vadya)
State associated: Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Historical recognition in the Benaras music tradition.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Varanasi Gharana.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was one of the senior-most teachers of the Shehnai in the mid-20th century and played a pivotal role in training Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan, helping spread the Varanasi style to West Bengal.
Trick/Hint: “Hussain” sounds like Usain Bolt. Remember it like he runs fast to go to Chennai.

Violin

Main Trick/Hint: Now, the word for violin is “violent” or “power.”

1. V.G. Jog (Vishnu Govind Jog)

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed – Tata Vadya)
State associated: Maharashtra / West Bengal.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (1983), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1980).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Ganpat Rao Purohit and S.N. Ratanjankar; Gwalior/Agra influence.
Nicknames/titles: The “Uncrowned King” of Hindustani Violin.
Recent news/current affairs: His birth centenary (1922–2022) was recently marked by commemorative concerts across major Indian metros.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He is credited with establishing the violin as a major solo instrument in Hindustani music. He was a prominent performer at the All India Radio and was known for his “Sawal-Jawab” (dialogue) style in duets.
Trick/Hint: If you jog daily, you become fit and powerful.

2. Dr. N. Rajam

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed)
State associated: Tamil Nadu (Born in Chennai); associated with Varanasi (BHU).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (2004), Padma Shri (1984), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Pandit Omkarnath Thakur; Gwalior Gharana.
Nicknames/titles: Pioneer of the ‘Gayaki Ang’ on Violin.
Recent news/current affairs: She continues to perform with her daughter Sangeeta and granddaughters, representing three generations of the “Rajam School” of violin.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: She famously adapted the Hindustani vocal style (Gayaki Ang) to the violin, making the instrument “sing” the nuances of the human voice. She served as a Professor and Dean at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Trick/Hint: “Raj” means king. Some kings are very powerful and violent.

3. Lalgudi Jayaraman

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed)
State associated: Tamil Nadu (Lalgudi).
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (2001), Padma Shri (1972), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: V.R. Gopala Iyer (his father).
Nicknames/titles: Part of the “Carnatic Violin Trinity.”
Recent news/current affairs: His Thillanas (rhythmic compositions) remain the most performed pieces in Bharatnatyam dance recitals globally.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He invented a unique style of playing that emphasized the lyrical beauty of the composition. He was also a prolific composer of Varnams and Thillanas that are staples in the Carnatic repertoire.
Trick/Hint: “Gudi” means temple in Telugu. So remember it like this: if you go to a temple, you will get positive energy and power.

4. M.S. Gopalakrishnan (MSG)

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed)
State associated: Tamil Nadu (Chennai).
Classical or folk category: Both Hindustani and Carnatic Classical.
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (2012), Padma Shri (1975), Sangeetha Kalanidhi.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Parur Sundaram Iyer.
Nicknames/titles: Part of the “Carnatic Violin Trinity.”
Recent news/current affairs: Often cited as the benchmark for “Parur style,” which integrates Western violin techniques with Indian classical music.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was one of the very few musicians capable of playing both Hindustani and Carnatic styles with equal mastery. He was known for his incredible speed and use of the “spiccato” bowing technique.
Trick/Hint: Remember it like this: Krishna is very powerful.

5. T.N. Krishnan

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed)
State associated: Kerala (Born in Tripunithura); based in Tamil Nadu.
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Padma Vibhushan (1992), Padma Bhushan (1973), Sangeetha Kalanidhi (1980).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar (Musical mentor).
Nicknames/titles: Part of the “Carnatic Violin Trinity.”
Recent news/current affairs: Following his passing in 2020, he is remembered for his “pristine” and “chaste” traditional style.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was known for his soulful rendering of ragas and was a long-time professor at the Music Academy, Chennai.
Trick/Hint: Remember it like this: Krishna is very powerful.

6. Dr. L. Subramaniam

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed)
State associated: Karnataka / Tamil Nadu.
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical & Global Fusion
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (2001), Padma Shri (1988), Grammy Nomination.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: V. Lakshminarayana (his father).
Nicknames/titles: “The Paganini of Indian Classical Music.”
Recent news/current affairs: Curator of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival, which promotes cross-cultural collaborations.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He is the leading figure in Indo-Western orchestral fusion. He has collaborated with legends like Yehudi Menuhin and Stevie Wonder and composed the score for the film Mississippi Masala.
Trick/Hint: Remember it like this: the Subramaniam Swamy temple is very powerful.

7. Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed)
State associated: Tamil Nadu.
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical & Light Music
Important awards won: Padma Shri (2005), Kalaimamani.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Ramaswamy Sastri.
Nicknames/titles: Known for his large vermillion bindi and vibrant stage presence.
Recent news/current affairs: His style is often used in devotional and film music, making the violin accessible to the common public.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was famous for producing percussive sounds on the violin and for his mastery over “finger-tapping” techniques. He served as the Secretary of the Thyagaraja Aradhana festival.
Trick/Hint: “Vaidhyam” means medicine, and some medicines are very powerful.

8. L. Shankar (Shenkar)

Name of the musical instrument: Double Violin / Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed)
State associated: Tamil Nadu / International.
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical & Fusion
Important awards won: Grammy Award (as part of the group Global Drum Project).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: V. Lakshminarayana; Shakti (band) founder.
Nicknames/titles: Inventor of the Stereo Double Violin.
Recent news/current affairs: Frequently works with Hollywood composers and rock stars like Peter Gabriel.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He co-founded the legendary fusion band Shakti with John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain. He designed the Double Violin to cover the entire range of the orchestra (double bass to violin).
Trick/Hint: “Shankar” means heat, but it is for shehnai, so add an “L” (like “V”) and remember it like violin.

9. Sangeeta Shankar

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed – Tata Vadya)
State associated: Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi) / Maharashtra (Mumbai).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: various State awards, Gaan-Vardhan Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Dr. N. Rajam (her mother); Gwalior Gharana influence.
Nicknames/titles: One of the foremost exponents of the “Rajam School.”
Recent news/current affairs: She is highly active in the 2020s in digital music education, launching platforms to teach the “Gayaki Ang” technique to global students.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: She began her career as a child prodigy and is known for maintaining the technical purity of the vocal style on the violin. She often performs in a unique “three-generation” ensemble alongside her mother and her daughters.
Trick/Hint: “Shankar” means heat, but it is for shehnai, so add “S,” which means rotation or turning roads like violent roads, so remember it like this.

10. Kala Ramnath

Name of the musical instrument: Violin
Type of instrument: String (Bowed – Tata Vadya)
State associated: Maharashtra (Mumbai).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical & Fusion
Important awards won: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2017), Grammy Nomination (for the album Miles from India).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Dr. N. Rajam and Pandit Jasraj; Mewati/Gwalior influence.
Nicknames/titles: “Singing Violin.”
Recent news/current affairs: Recognized by Gramophone magazine as one of the 50 best instrumentalists in the world. She frequently collaborates with orchestras in the UK and USA.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: While she was trained by N. Rajam, she also studied under the legendary vocalist Pandit Jasraj, which allowed her to incorporate the Mewati Gharana vocal nuances into her violin playing. She is the founder of the ‘Kalashree’ foundation.
Trick/Hint: “Kala” means dark, so remember it like this: violent UV rays affect the skin, and the skin produces more melanin, making the skin darker.

Veena

Main Trick/Hint: Now, the word for veena is hospital/healthy.

1. S. Balachander

Name of the musical instrument: Saraswati Veena
Type of instrument: String (Plucked – Tata Vadya)
State associated: Tamil Nadu
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (1982), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Self-taught (Unique style).
Nicknames/titles: “Veena Balachander.”
Recent news/current affairs: His rare recordings have been digitally remastered and re-released in 2025 to preserve his unique “Gayaki” (vocal) style of playing.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was a multifaceted genius—a filmmaker, actor, and musician. He is credited with introducing a style that could mimic the human voice on the Veena.
Trick/Hint: “Bala” is a shortcut form of “Bagala” in Telugu, which means not feeling good. When we don’t feel good, we go to the hospital, so remember it like this.

2. Jayanthi Kumaresh

Name of the musical instrument: Saraswati Veena
Type of instrument: String (Plucked)
State associated: Tamil Nadu / Karnataka.
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Kalaimamani.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Padmavathy Ananthagopalan; Lalgudi Jayaraman (Uncle).
Nicknames/titles: “Veena Virtuoso.”
Recent news/current affairs: In 2025-26, she has been leading the “CUPPA” (Carnatic Music Understanding for People) initiative to spread musical literacy globally.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: She is the niece of legendary violinist Lalgudi Jayaraman. She is a pioneer in collaborative music, frequently performing in “Jugalbandi” with Hindustani and Western musicians.
Trick/Hint: “Jayanthi” can be remembered as “Jayam,” which means success, and we pray for the success of an operation, so remember it like that.

3. Chitti Babu

Name of the musical instrument: Saraswati Veena
Type of instrument: String (Plucked)
State associated: Andhra Pradesh (Born in Kakinada).
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Kalaimamani, State Award of Andhra Pradesh.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Emani Sankara Sastry.
Nicknames/titles: “Veena Gana Praveena.”
Recent news/current affairs: His birth anniversary is celebrated as a major festival in Chennai to honor his “shimmering” and romantic tone on the Veena.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was known for a distinct “shimmering” sound and was one of the first to give the Veena a wider popular appeal through his themed albums like Musings of a Musician.
Trick/Hint: In the movie Rangasthalam, the hero’s name is Chitti Babu. In the starting scene, he takes care of a person in the hospital, so remember it like this.

4. Emani Sankara Sastry

Name of the musical instrument: Saraswati Veena
Type of instrument: String (Plucked)
State associated: Andhra Pradesh.
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Padma Shri (1973), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Emani Achyuta Rama Sastry (Father).
Nicknames/titles: Master of the “Andhra Style.”
Recent news/current affairs: His archival recordings are often used by All India Radio (AIR) to demonstrate the “Vainika” tradition of South India.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He served as the Chief Producer of Music for All India Radio and Director of the National Orchestra (Vadya Vrinda).
Trick/Hint: “Kara” sounds like “kira.” When you eat “kira” daily, you stay healthy and usually avoid the hospital because of good health.

5. Doraiswamy Iyengar

Name of the musical instrument: Saraswati Veena
Type of instrument: String (Plucked)
State associated: Karnataka (Mysore).
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (1975), Sangeetha Kalanidhi.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Veena Venkatagiriyappa; Mysore Style.
Nicknames/titles: “The Mysore Maestro.”
Recent news/current affairs: His birth centenary (celebrated recently) highlighted the “Mysore Style” which emphasizes the use of fingers over the plectrum for a softer sound.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was the court musician of the Mysore Palace and was known for maintaining the traditional purity of the instrument without electronic amplification.
Trick/Hint: People compare doctors to God, like “Swamy.”

6. E. Gayathri

Name of the musical instrument: Saraswati Veena
Type of instrument: String (Plucked)
State associated: Tamil Nadu.
Classical or folk category: Carnatic Classical
Important awards won: Kalaimamani, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Kamala Aswathama (Mother).
Nicknames/titles: “Veena Gayathri.”
Recent news/current affairs: She made history as the first female Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: She was a child prodigy who began performing at age 9. She is known for her immense speed and command over the instrument.
Trick/Hint: “Gayam” means wound, and at that time you can go to the hospital for treatment.

7. Asad Ali Khan

Name of the musical instrument: Rudra Veena
Type of instrument: String (Bowed/Plucked – Dhrupad style)
State associated: Delhi / Rajasthan.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical (Dhrupad)
Important awards won: Padma Bhushan (2008), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Sadiq Ali Khan; Khandarbani style.
Nicknames/titles: The “Last Guardian of Rudra Veena.”
Recent news/current affairs: Following his death, his style is preserved by a very small group of disciples, often cited as a “dying art” that needs protection.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was the last great master of the Rudra Veena in the Khandarbani tradition. Unlike the Saraswati Veena, the Rudra Veena has two large gourds and is played in the Dhrupad style.
Trick/Hint: “Sad” is in “Asad.” If you are sad, you can go to the hospital for treatment and get cured. Remember it like this.

8. Bahauddin Dagar

Name of the musical instrument: Rudra Veena
Type of instrument: String (Plucked)
State associated: Maharashtra / Rajasthan.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical (Dhrupad)
Important awards won: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2012).
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Zia Mohiuddin Dagar (Father); Dagarbani tradition.
Nicknames/titles: Successor of the Dagar lineage.
Recent news/current affairs: He is the leading exponent currently teaching the Rudra Veena at the Dagar Dhrupad Gurukul near Mumbai.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He is famous for playing the custom-designed large Rudra Veena developed by his father, which has a deeper, more resonant bass sound.
Trick/Hint: If someone hits you, there will be a wound, so you should go for treatment.

9. Gopal Krishan

Name of the musical instrument: Vichitra Veena
Type of instrument: String (Played with a glass slide)
State associated: Delhi.
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Pandit Nand Kishore; Banaras influence.
Recent news/current affairs: His technical notes on the Vichitra Veena are considered the primary guide for modern players of this rare instrument.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He was a master of the Vichitra Veena, which is a fretless instrument played using a round glass slide (similar to a slide guitar).
Trick/Hint: “Pal” in “Gopal” means milk, and if you drink milk, you will be healthy.

10. Lalmani Misra

Name of the musical instrument: Vichitra Veena
Type of instrument: String (Fretless)
State associated: Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi).
Classical or folk category: Hindustani Classical
Important awards won: State awards and academic honors.
Guru or musical tradition/gharana: Mehndi Hussain Khan.
Nicknames/titles: A legendary researcher and musicologist.
Recent news/current affairs: His book Bharatiya Sangeet Vadya remains the most authoritative text on Indian musical instruments for exam aspirants.
Important facts commonly asked in exams: He is credited with reviving the Vichitra Veena and for inventing the “Misrabani” style of playing. He was a Professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Trick/Hint: Nowadays, we have to spend a lot of money on hospitals.

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