Whom among the following Indian classical musicians is an auditorium in Teheran, Iran named after?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Ustad Bismillah Khan. Key Points

Indian musician Ustad Bismillah Khan is recognised for popularising the reeded woodwind instrument shehnai.
In 2001, he received the Bharat Ratna along with Lata Mangeshkar.
In Teheran, Iran, there is a theatre with his name on it.

Additional Information

Ustad Sultan Khan:
- Indian classical singer and sarangi player Ustad Sultan Khan belonged to the Sikar Gharana.
- Together with Bill Laswell and Zakir Hussain, he was a founding member of the Indian fusion band Tabla Beat Science.
- In 2010, he received the Padma Bhushan honor.
Ustad Zakir Hussain:
- Tabla musician, composer, percussionist, music producer, and actor Ustad Zakir Hussain hails from India.
- In 1988, he received the Padma Shri, in 2002, the Padma Bhushan, and in 2023, the Padma Vibhushan.
Ustad Vilayat Khan:
- Indian classical sitarist Ustad Vilayat Khan played the instrument.
- He is given the credit for inventing and perfecting gayaki ang on the sitar.
- Vilayat received the Padma Bhushan award in 1968 and the Padma Shri award in 1964, respectively.