New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- With music that transcends the boundaries of space and time, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a global icon. And warmth and nostalgia filled the air as he recalled the contribution of another genius who made the shehnai a household name in the country.

Looking debonair in his classy kurta and with a captivating smile, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan sat down for a conversation, remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan.

"I am very happy that we are celebrating the life of Ustad Bismillah Khan. I have beautiful memories of him. I had the honour of playing with him and spent a lot of time with him. He used to call my father uncle... So it was like a family affair," Ustad Amjad Ali Khan told ANI.

Ustad Bismillah Khan, who was born as Qamaruddin ...