Bismillah Khan
Shehnai maestro, Bharat Ratna 2001, played at India's first Independence Day, 80-year career
As a Aries, Bismillah Khan carries the fire energy of the archer — aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the most direct. bold, ambitious, and . Their Life Path 5 — the The Adventurer — guided by Mercury, brings free-spirited, versatile, curious, and adaptable. seekers of to everything they do.
About Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan, recipient of India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, single-handedly elevated the shehnai from a folk wedding instrument to the classical concert stage. Born in Dumraon, Bihar, in 1916 into a lineage of court musicians, he apprenticed under his uncle Ali Bux at Varanasi’s Vishwanath Temple. Khan achieved national acclaim at the 1937 All India Music Conference in Calcutta, legitimizing the reed instrument in classical circles. He famously performed at Delhi's Red Fort during India's first Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 1947, creating an enduring national tradition. Internationally celebrated at events like the 1966 Edinburgh International Festival, he also lent his signature sound to cinema, with his recordings featured across soundtracks including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Saathiya, Black, Mardaani, and Hichki. A devout Muslim who performed in Hindu temples, he embodied the composite, syncretic culture of Varanasi. His mastery ensures that the shehnai remains an eternal symbol of India's rich classical heritage and celebratory spirit.
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Bismillah Khan — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Bismillah Khan |
|---|---|
| Profession | Musician |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1916 |
| Age | Died in 2006, aged 90 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐉 Fire Dragon |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♈ Aries |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Kanya or Tula (depends on birth time) |
| Nakshatra | Hasta or Chitra (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 5 — The Adventurer |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Bismillah Khan would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.
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Astrological Profile
Aries ♈ — The Fire Sign
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the most direct. Bold, ambitious, and driven by a need to be first, Aries dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations with infectious energy and inspiring confidence.
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Career: Natural leaders who excel in entrepreneurship, military, sports, and any field requiring initiative and courage under pressure.
Bismillah Khan's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 459 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 179 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 58 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 9 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Bismillah Khan's birthday?
Bismillah Khan was born on March 21, 1916.
How old is Bismillah Khan?
Bismillah Khan died in 2006, aged 90.
What is Bismillah Khan's zodiac sign?
Bismillah Khan's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19), an element of Fire ruled by Mars.
What is Bismillah Khan's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Bismillah Khan's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Kanya or Tula (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Kanya into Tula on March 21, 1916, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Aries).
What is Bismillah Khan's Chinese zodiac sign?
Bismillah Khan was born in the Year of the Dragon (Fire Dragon) — Confident, intelligent, charismatic.
What is Bismillah Khan known for?
Bismillah Khan is an Indian musician known for: Shehnai maestro, Bharat Ratna 2001, played at India's first Independence Day, 80-year career
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