How does Bismillah Khan's distance from the film world clarify his artistic priority?
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Correct answer: He valued pure practice over popular glamour
The governing concept is artistic integrity: an artist gives priority to the discipline and quality of the art rather than to fame alone. Bismillah Khan did participate in selected film-related work, but he did not allow commercial glamour to replace serious classical practice. His central identity remained that of a devoted shehnai musician who valued riyaaz, tradition and authentic musical expression. Therefore option A is correct. Option B is absurd because music was the centre of his life. Option C contradicts his lifelong mastery of the shehnai, and option D is unsupported because he performed before large audiences. The point is preference, not complete isolation.
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He valued pure practice over popular glamour
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is artistic integrity: an artist gives priority to the discipline and quality of the art rather than to fame alone. Bismillah Khan did participate in selected film-related work, but he did not allow commercial glamour to replace serious classical practice. His central identity remained that of a devoted shehnai musician who valued riyaaz, tradition and authentic musical expression. Therefore option A is correct. Option B is absurd because music was the centre of his life. Option C contradicts his lifelong mastery of the shehnai, and option D is unsupported because he performed before large audiences. The point is preference, not complete isolation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Sound of Music. Topic: Overcoming physical disabilities (Evelyn Glennie) and the life of Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan.
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