Pandit Dr. S. BALLESH BHAJANTRI     

" Shehnai Maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan ji had bestowed the title of “Dakshina Bharat Bismillah Khan” on Pt Ballesh. In a story told in several versions and interviews, Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb once remarked that his Sishya Pandit Dr. S. Ballesh Bhajantri was the "assurance for the future of Shehnai in Indian classical music".  

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" Even if the world ends, the Music will still survive ".    

                                                                                                    - by Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb

“ Even after my death, Shehnai will be played, and my legacy will be carried out

by my family and my disciples ”.   

                                                                                                    - by Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb

                                  

" Sur, Namaz, Eshwar, Allaha Ek Hain ",

“ Wherever we go in the whole world, we only see Hindustan and

whatever city we are in, only Benaras can be seen ”.

                                                                                  - by Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Saheb