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Born 07 April 1920
Place of birth Benares, Benares State, British India
Nationality British Raj, Dominion Of India, India
Occupation Musician, Composer
Spouse Annapurna Devi
Years active 1930-2012
Children Norah Jones, Shubbo Shankar, Anoushka Shankar
Instruments Sitar
Genre Indian Classical Music

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ABOUT Ravi Shankar

Last Updated : 20 Feb 2025

Ravi Shankar: A Legacy in Melody Ravi Shankar (1920-2012), born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury, was a sitar maestro who transcended geographical boundaries, becoming a global ambassador for Indian classical music. His virtuosity on the sitar propelled him to international acclaim, influencing musicians...

Ravi Shankar SONG

Previous Song	Upcoming Song
Diary of a Fleeting Affair ( 2022 )	No Upcoming Songs
Marguerite ( 2015 )
Banda sonora ( 2012 )
George Harrison: Living in the Material World ( 2011 )
Kempe Gowda ( 2011 )
Taking Woodstock ( 2009 )
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector ( 2008 )
The Darjeeling Limited ( 2007 )
Music and Lyrics ( 2007 )
Catch and Release ( 2006 )
Concert for George ( 2003 )
Anything Else ( 2003 )
America's Sweethearts ( 2001 )
The Beatles Anthology ( 1995–1996 )
Natural Born Killers ( 1994 )
Road to Mandalay ( 1991 )
My Girl ( 1991 )
Nuts ( 1987 )
Merton ( 1984 )
Nights in Black Leather ( 1973 )
The Midnight Special ( 1973 )
Be-Imaan ( 1972 )
Wow ( 1970 )
Adam-12 ( 1969 )
Monterey Pop ( 1968 )
Anuradha ( 1960 )
Vachan ( 1955 )

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Ravi Shankar AWARDS

Awards
The Berlin International Film Festival for Special Prize - 1957 Kabuliwala
The Grammy Awards for Best World Music Album - 2013
The Grammy Awards for Lifetime Achievement Award - 2013
The Grammy Awards for Best World Music Album - 2002
The Grammy Awards for Album of the Year - 1973
The Grammy Awards for Best Chamber Music Performance - 1968
The International Biennal for Film Music for - 1999

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“I started working as a playback singer at the age of 10. During this time, I had three children, raised them, married them off and now have grandchildren,” Bhosle said.

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Rahul, Ravi Shankar in Kannada remake of 'Jigarthanda'

June 29, 2015 11:50 am

'Jigarthanda' is being remade in Kannada featuring actors Rahul and Ravi Shankar in the lead roles. The yet-untitled remake is being helmed by actor-filmmaker Sudeep.

Gingger Shankar scores music for Monsoon Shootout

January 02, 2015 12:00 am

The musician who is late Ravi Shankar’s grand niece has also composed music for Katiyabaaz song review.

The Director’s Baton

May 17, 2014 1:34 am

A new book exhumes the storyboard of Satyajit Ray’s unfinished film on sitar maestro Ravi Shankar.

A Ravi Shankar film that did not happen

April 27, 2014 12:30 pm

Satyajit Ray's plan to make a film on Ravi Shankar remained a wish unfulfilled.

The Tambura man

January 20, 2014 2:55 am

Chander Tamburewala is a name which an older generation of classical heavyweights will identify with. After all, he was a fixture in all of their concerts .

RAVI SHANKAR PHOTOS

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Rashtrawadi Shiv Sena protest against NGT for fining Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living

March 12, 2016 12:51 pm

Rashtrawadi Shiv Sena members protest against National Green Tribunal (NGT) for fining Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Foundation Rs 5 crores for conducting 'World Culture Festival' on the ecologically sensitive banks of the Yamuna.

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RAVI SHANKAR VIDEOS

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Sitarist Anoushka Shankar's next album on world's refugee crisis

January 20, 2016 8:06 am

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 (ANI): Sitarist Anoushka Shankar said her next album ‘Land of Gold’ has been influenced by the refugee crisis in the world and would probably be released by March this year. Shankar, five-time Grammy award nominee and daughter of legendary sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar, said ‘Land of Gold’ focuses on borders and cultures. Shankar will perform at the opening of the annual ‘Nishagandhi’ festival, along with other artists, on Wednesday. The 34-year-old musician will also be performing her album ‘Home’, which was nominated in the 'Best World Music Album' category of the upcoming 58th Grammy awards.

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