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First Indian musician to recieve Padma bhusan

  1. Sakeer Hussain

  2. Jasaraj

  3. Balamuraleekrishna

  4. M S Subalakshmi
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Explanation

M.S. Subbulakshmi was the first Indian musician to receive the Padma Bhushan in 1954, recognizing her contribution to Carnatic music. She was also the first musician to receive the Padma Vibhushan (1975) and later India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna (1998). Her historic concert at the UN in 1966 brought Indian classical music global recognition.

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