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Solo shehnai in North Indian classical ragas, with long-breathed lines, sharp ornamental turns, and a strong drone feel around the melody. Expect an acoustic set that leans on tone control, sustained phrases, and the push-pull of raga development rather than volume or speed.

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He comes from the family line of Ustad Bismillah Khan, and the festival text places him in a generational shehnai tradition. A 2024 release, Shaam-e-Shehnai, credits him alongside Karl Gustaf Westman, which points to a contemporary presentation of the instrument rather than a museum piece.

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