Find the words in the text which show Ustad Bismillah Khan’s feelings about the items listed below. Then mark a tick (√) in the correct column. Discuss your answers in class.
Bismillah Khan’s feelings about |
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teaching children music |
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the film world |
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migrating to the U.S.A. |
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playing at temples |
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getting the Bharat Ratna |
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the banks of the Ganga |
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7. |
leaving Benaras and Dumraon |
Bismillah Khan’s feelings about |
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Negative |
Neutral |
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1. |
teaching children music |
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2. |
the film world |
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✔ |
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3. |
migrating to the U.S.A. |
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✔ |
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4. |
playing at temples |
✔ |
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5. |
getting the Bharat Ratna |
✔ |
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6. |
the banks of the Ganga |
✔ |
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7. |
leaving Benaras and Dumraon |
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Bismillah Khan’s feelings about |
Words in the text |
1. |
teaching children music |
With the coveted award resting on his chest and his eyes glinting with rare happiness he said, “All I would like to say is: Teach your children music, this is Hindustan’s richest tradition; even the West is now coming to learn our music.’’ |
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the film world |
“I just can’t come to terms with the artificiality and glamour of the film world,” he says with emphasis. |
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migrating to the U.S.A |
But Khansaab asked him if he would be able to transport River Ganga as well. Later he is remembered to have said, “That is why whenever I am in a foreign country, I keep yearning to see Hindustan.” |
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playing at temples |
Ustad Bismillah Khan’s life is a perfect example of the rich, cultural heritage of India, one that effortlessly accepts that a devout Muslim like him can very naturally play the shehnai every morning at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. |
5. |
getting the Bharat Ratna |
With the coveted award resting on his chest and his eyes glinting with rare happiness... |
6. |
the banks of the Ganga |
...and the banks of the Ganga became the young apprentice's favourite haunts where he could practise in solitude. |
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leaving Benaras and Dumraon |
“That is why whenever I am in a foreign country, I keep yearning to see Hindustan. While in Mumbai, I think of only Benaras and the holy Ganga. And while in Benaras, I miss the unique mattha of Dumraon.” |