On August 15, 1947, in New Delhi, when Bismal Khan played Raag Kafi in Red Fort, it was a significant breakthrough for Shechna, which was mostly timed to temples, wedding places or religious congregations.
In decades, after a modest Reid instrument associated with all things in the Indian tradition, he moved from “accompaniment” to the global center. Khan was a virtuoso, Sultan Shekhna, attributed to her classical championship and recognition worldwide.
Has this moment passed for Shehnai? Did Bismil Han have decreased? Shechna lost the centrality? On Friday, the 109th anniversary of the birth of one of India’s classical musicians are repeated loudly.
“Shehnai is still playing not only in India but in the world. But the appearance of Shekhna Baba did not match the style and popularity,” said the grandson Khan Afak Haidar, who also plays in Shena, said PTI in his Varanasi’s house.
With Khan, the presence of Gabor, as a tool on stage, became the norm, not an exception. In his hands, he was in the center in music concerts in India and abroad or in “Yugalbandi”, an equal duet, with instruments such as Sitar, Tabel and violin. And although, for example, Tabla supports its “basic” position on the music scene, Shehnai, apparently, lost its place.
The world has been seen by the wonderful players of Shena during and after the time of Khan, including Anant Lal, Ali Ahmed Hussein Han and Dai Shankar. But no one may shine as bright as an incomparable facility who died in August 2006 at the age of 90.
Khan would accompany four of his five sons on stage on Shekhna and the table. All but one of his five sons, killed after Khan’s death, after which his grandchildren took the tool trying to restore glory.
“He performed such high artists. If you can put such a performance, then other major artists would still like to be a duet.
The 36-year-old guy performs in cultural programs, weddings and some notable events, including at the reception of French President Emanuel Macron in Varanas in 2018.
But this is just not enough.
According to the veterans, the lack of “Riiaaz”, the dedication of the craft, the teaching environment and the ecosystem, which is properly compensated by the artist, collectively accused of reducing the popularity of Shenai.
It is believed that Khan was engaged in young students Shechny for eight-10 hours every day to Nautat-Khan from the Balaji Temple in Varanas. He followed the practice of practice twice a day for two hours to the last days.
S Bhajozontra, one of Khan’s earliest students, said there was no rigor.
“The artists are not practicing so much these days. Bismal Han is practiced much before he could do the name. It’s not easy. Others like Anant Lal, Dai Shankar, Jagannat Mishra, Ali Ahmed Hussein Han, all of them have been recognized because they used practice.
Awarded Pavma Shri 2022 lost to Shehnai for 85,000 films in different languages and for the famous music directors such as Ilajaraj, AA Rahman and Kerau.
Some of the most recognized Shekhna tunes at the Hindi cinema came from Shehna Bhajastra, including the iconic opening of “Yeh Jo Je Des Hai Tra” in “Swades” and the central part of the “RockStar”.
According to Som Gosh, the classic vocalist and the foster daughter Khan, the younger generation hinders the financial position of other artists who are not properly compensated for their performances.
“Classical artists are not paid enough. These days, celebrities are invited to the heritage stage, and the events focus on them. They occupy a large piece of budget, leaving little for Shechny, flute or singers. This is not enough to control the household,” Gosh said.
She remembered the case when Khan, close to tears, revealed his unhappy financial situation.
Khan reportedly spoke in the parliament on August 7, 2003, asked the leaders “to return it to Bharat Radnaya and give his family a gasoline pump so he could live steadily.”
However, not everything is painted in black -white despair. Mohammed Yunus, who had previously made a granim for Khan, said the city’s demand for the instrument could have decreased, but the number of orders increased from the rest of the country.
Sitting next to the Shanai box, ready to send by mail to the ballet in Chennai, UNUS said it creates a tool that can cost from ₹1000 to more than ₹4000 pieces, for the younger generation of artis, including Yogesh Kumar, Madhukar Dhumal and Kalyan Apar.
In order to preserve the Hana’s heritage alive and encourage more young people to turn to the form of art, he suggested Krishna Balsh, including Indian classical music in the school curriculum.
“The current generation should first learn about classical music and come in Shechna with the same efforts and dedication. I ask the Indian government to make Indian classical music and rare musical instruments part of the education system,” he said.
In an interview with PTI in 2003, Khan reminded of India’s unforgettable Independence Day when he played in Shechna.
“… Although Pandit Nera did not say a single word, I saw happiness on his face … He listened to my Schenai and loved it.”
The last and short performance of Khan took place in the Spic Macay program in Jaipur on June 19, 2006, two months before he died of a heart attack.
Shechna, he said PTI, would live on.
“Shehnai Mere Saath Nahi Maregi, Insha Allah Koi Dusra Bismilah Paya Hoga … Bismilah Se Waise Bhi Sirf Shuruvaat Haii.”
The words are pursued.
Shehnai can never find any of his caliber, but hope is eager and talented artists who seek to walk in the holy footsteps.
The music did not die, just becoming weaker.
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