INDIAN classical singer.He is an Indian MUSICIAN who specialized in the shehnai.He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in the year 2001.He is also a recipient of PADMA Shri, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan in 1961, 1980, and 1968 respectively.MS Subbulaxmi, Bhimsen JOSHI, and Dr Balamuralikrishna are all Indian classical singers.