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S. Ballesh
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Pandit S. Ballesh Bhajantri (born Ballappa Sanna Bharamappa Bhajantri) is a popular[1] Indian classical Hindustani shehnai player.[2] He is a disciple of shehnai player Ustad Bismillah Khan,[2] he is benares gharana shehnai player and a patiala gharana hindustani vocalist, ghazal singer, Indian playback singer and musician,[3][4] Ballesh is credited with popularizing the shehnai, a reeded woodwind instrument.[5][6][7] He is also a Prasar Bharati's All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan artist.[8]
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![]() Pandit Ballesh playing shehnai, in a tribute concert for Ustad Bismillah Khan, Chennai | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Ballappa Sanna Bharamappa Bhajantri |
Also known as | S. Ballesh, S. Balesh, Baalesh, Ballappa, Balu |
Born | M.K.Hubli, Karnataka, India |
Occupation(s) | Shehnai player, classical vocalist |
Instrument(s) | Shehnai |
Website | shehnaiballesh |
Musical career | |
Genres | Hindustani classical music, modern and film music, gospel |
Years active | 1970–present |
He is awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, in 2022, in the field of Art, He is the second classical musician of India after Ustad Bismillah Khan to receive the award as a shehnai player[9][10] [11][12] He has also worked for Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman.[13]
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