______ was a Sarod player.

The correct answer is Option (1) → Buddhadev Das Gupta

Buddhadev Das Gupta was a renowned Sarod player, composer, and music educator from India. He was known for his mastery of the Sarod, a traditional Indian string instrument, and his contributions to Hindustani classical music. Das Gupta's innovative approach to playing the Sarod and his musical compositions made him a prominent figure in the world of Indian classical music.