Shehnai exponent Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies
Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan died on Wednesday, at the age of 77 years, in Kolkata. He is known for composing the signature tune for Doordarshan along with Pandit Ravi Shankar. Khan, who represents the Benaras gharana (school) of Shehnai music, was felicitated with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2009 for his contribution to Hindustani instrumental music.