Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following sitar players was awarded the Bharat Ratna in the year 1999?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pandit Ravishankar.Key Points
- Pandit Ravishankar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1999 for his contribution to Indian classical music.
Additional Information
- Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, option 1, was also a renowned musician and vocalist who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2008.
- Hariprasad Chourasia, option 3, is a well-known flautist who has been awarded several prestigious awards including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
- Bhupen Hazarika, option 4, was a singer, lyricist, and filmmaker who was awarded the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to the arts.
- Therefore, the correct option is 2) Pandit Ravishankar.
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