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Noted shehnai player Surajmani, known as the "Bismillah Khan of Himachal," passed away at AIIMS-Bilaspur due to chronic pancreatitis at 63. He was renowned for his contributions to preserving Himachal Pradesh's folk-music traditions and had performed in the US. His death has been mourned by artists, musicians, and politicians across the state.

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