Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, the legendary classical vocalist, was awarded India's highest civilian honor the Bharat Ratna in 2008. He was renowned for his contribution to Hindustani classical music, particularly the Kirana gharana. The other options - M.S. Dhoni (cricket), Mallika Sarabhai (dance), and Birju Maharaj (Kathak dance) - are all accomplished in their fields but haven't received Bharat Ratna.