Anoushka Shankar's Kolkata concert had a special treat for fans as Arijit Singh made a surprise appearance on stage. The two musicians, along with Tabla player Bikram Ghosh, performed a number composed by the late Ravi Shankar years back. 


Powerhouse Musicians Unite in Kolkata; Fans Get Emotional as Arijit Singh Returns To Stage

<p>Fans who attended sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar’s concert in Kolkata on Sunday were in for a surprise as Arijit Singh performed a few numbers as part of the surprise act. This was Arijit’s first performance on stage after announcing his decision to retire from playback music. Anoushka Shankar shared a snippet of Arijit’s performance post the show on Instagram.&nbsp;</p><h2>Arijit Singh performs in 1st show after quitting playback singing</h2><p>The clip shows Anoushka welcoming Arijit on stage as the crowd erupts in joy and cheers loudly. “So much more to say later, but for now, my heart!!!! Hearing the one and only&nbsp;@arijitsingh&nbsp;bringing my father’s rarely heard Bengali song to life and then sharing our new music with Kolkata, was truly one for the books,” wrote Anoushka as she shared the video.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another clip shows Arijit walking in and admitting he is nervous. "I am very nervous. Thank you for having me," he said. The singer was dressed in a traditional white kurta and pyjama set for the concert.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Arijit joined Anoushka and Bickram Ghosh on stage to sing <i>Maya Bhora Raati. </i>The track is a Bengali song sung by Lakshmi Shankar and composed by the late sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, Anoushka’s father. Arijit also talked about visiting Anoushka at her home and composing a song together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Arijit then went on to sing a duet with Anoushka on Traces of You, originally sung by the sitar player and her half-sister Norah Jones.</p><h2>Fans react</h2><p>Needless to say, Arijit’s appearance at the concert left fans at the venue as well as the social media excited. A fan said, "I feel so emotional--happy and heartbroken at the same time." A person wrote, "Oh Arijit! Missed your voice. Getting goosebumps." A comment read, "Wow!! What a beautiful surprise." "It feels like listening to him live after ages," an X user tweeted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Arijit's announces retirement from playback singing</h2><p>On January 27, Arijit Singh left the entire country in shock as he announced he would no longer take up new assignments as a playback singer.</p><p>In a message shared with his fans on X (formerly Twitter), Arijit expressed gratitude for the love he has received over the years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey," he wrote in his post on Instagram.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The singer added in another post that he would continue to make music. Arijit is also a composer, music producer and an instrumentalist but he has attained fame thanks to his playback singing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He made his Hindi film debut in 2011 with the song <i>Phir Mohabbat</i> in <i>Murder 2</i> and later received wider recognition with the release of <i>Tum Hi Ho </i>from <i>Aashiqui 2 </i>in 2013.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the years, he lent his voice to several iconic tracks, including <i>Tum Hi Ho, Channa Mereya, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Raabta, Kesariya, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage </i>among many others.</p>

Anoushka Shankar's Kolkata concert had a special treat for fans as Arijit Singh made a surprise appearance on stage. The two musicians, along with Tabla player Bikram Ghosh, performed a number composed by the late Ravi Shankar years back. 

Fans who attended sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar’s concert in Kolkata on Sunday were in for a surprise as Arijit Singh performed a few numbers as part of the surprise act. This was Arijit’s first performance on stage after announcing his decision to retire from playback music. Anoushka Shankar shared a snippet of Arijit’s performance post the show on Instagram. Arijit Singh performs in 1st show after quitting playback singing The clip shows Anoushka welcoming Arijit on stage as the crowd erupts in joy and cheers loudly. “So much more to say later, but for now, my heart!!!! Hearing the one and only @arijitsingh bringing my father’s rarely heard Bengali song to life and then sharing our new music with Kolkata, was truly one for the books,” wrote Anoushka as she shared the video.

<p>Anoushka Shankar's Kolkata concert had a special treat for fans as Arijit Singh made a surprise appearance on stage. The two musicians, along with Tabla player Bikram Ghosh, performed a number composed by the late Ravi Shankar years back.&nbsp;</p>

Arijit Singh performs for the first time since retirement announcement along with Anoushka Shankar | Watch

<p>Renowned musician Anoushka Shankar, who is a sitar player, is grabbing headlines for different reasons. The artist has recently slammed the airline Air India following significant damage to her sitar after a recent flight. She took to social media and shared her experience about the practices of handling fragile items.</p><h2>Anoushka Shankar's voice opinion about Air India</h2><p>Anoushka Shankar took to her Instagram account and wrote, "Devastated and truly disturbed by @airindia's treatment of my sitar. How on earth does damage like this happen without willful disregard? It feels especially sad given that I've flown Air India after a long time, and it seems an Indian instrument can't be safe with them, after all the thousands of flights taken on other airlines without even a peg going out of tune."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-in-legal-trouble-for-insulting-daiva-tradition-complaint-filed-for-hurting-religious-sentiments-1764772977909"><strong>Ranveer Singh faces legal trouble for insulting Daiva tradition</strong></a></p>

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<p>Netizens also came out in support of her in the comment section. One user wrote, "This is absolutely AWFUL!! I am so terribly sorry this happened!!! Holding you – and your precious, precious sitar – close in my heart. Unbelievable negligence by Air India … unconscionable." Another user wrote, "Oh no, Anoushka! My heart goes out to you." “Holy what nowww!???? My heart was racing… this has to go public… literally the unteenth time I’m seeing stories like this from them,” wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/katy-perry-justin-trudeau-spotted-on-a-date-night-in-tokyo-the-couple-enjoys-a-romantic-dinner-together-1764768258200"><strong>Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau spotted on a date night in Tokyo</strong></a></p><h2>All about Anoushka Shankar</h2><p>Anoushka Shankar is a sitar player and musician of Indian descent, as well as an occasional writer and actress. She is the daughter of Tamil mother Sukanya Rajan and Bengali father and sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, who was 61 when she was born. Through her father, she is also the half-sister of American singer Norah Jones (born Geetali Norah Shankar) and Shubhendra "Shubho" Shankar, who died in 1992.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/mother-mary-trailer-out-anne-hathaway-stars-in-david-lowery-s-musical-drama-1764783794862"><strong>Mother Mary trailer out: Anne Hathaway stars in David Lowery's musical drama</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She performs across multiple genres and styles—classical and i, acoustic and electronic. In addition to releasing seven solo studio albums beginning with Anoushka (1998).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/deol-family-immerses-dharmendra-s-ashes-in-haridwar-bobby-deol-breaks-down-in-tears-after-asthi-visarjan-1764761939113"><strong>Deol family immerses Dharmendra's ashes in Haridwar</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She has received fourteen Grammy Award nominations and was the first musician of Indian origin to perform live and to serve as a presenter at the ceremony.</p>

Renowned musician Anoushka Shankar has called out the airline on social media and slammed them over the handling of her musical instrument, the sitar. Read to know more details. 

Renowned musician Anoushka Shankar, who is a sitar player, is grabbing headlines for different reasons. The artist has recently slammed the airline Air India following significant damage to her sitar after a recent flight. She took to social media and shared her experience about the practices of handling fragile items. Anoushka Shankar's voice opinion about Air India Anoushka Shankar took to her Instagram account and wrote, "Devastated and truly disturbed by @airindia's treatment of my sitar. How on earth does damage like this happen without willful disregard? It feels especially sad given that I've flown Air India after a long time, and it seems an Indian instrument can't be safe with them, after all the thousands of flights taken on other airlines without even a peg going out of tune." Also Read: Ranveer Singh faces legal trouble for insulting Daiva tradition

<p>Renowned musician Anoushka Shankar has called out the airline on social media and slammed them over the handling of her musical instrument, the sitar. Read to know more details.&nbsp;</p>

Anoushka Shankar calls out airline over handling of musical instrument sitar: 'Devastated and...'

<p>Indian-origin British musician Anoushka Shankar looked ethereal in a custom Dior dress at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday. Shankar, who was a nominee as well as a presenter at the awards ceremony, looked stunning in a green chiffon tulle dress. The shade of hazel in the dress matched her eye colour perfectly.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The sitarist took to social media to share a glimpse of her look for music's biggest night.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What Anoushka Shankar wore at Grammys 2025</h2>
<p>Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Nikhil Mansata, Anoushka Shankar&rsquo;s look also had a bit of an Indian element as she wore jewellery that had a blend of traditional and contemporary designs. The jewellery was courtesy Amrapali Jewels, The Gem Palace, Sanjay Kasliwal, Venyx By Eugenie Niarchos, Futura Jewellery, and Muse x Muse.</p>
<p>From the gold armband styled on her right arm to the intricately crafted rings, earrings, and bangles, each jewellery piece stood out and matched her custom dress.</p>
<p>Taking to Instagram, Anoushka Shankar shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos in the Dior dress. She wrote in the caption, &ldquo;Grammy day is here, and what a total dream to be dressed in custom Dior."</p>
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<p>While her hair styled in a chic bun by celebrity hairstylist Ericka Verrett, Anoushka&rsquo;s makeup was done by celebrity makeup artist Kirin Bhatty.<br>Earlier, Anoushka, who had shared her happiness on Instagram for being asked to present at the 67th Grammy Premiere.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>She said, &ldquo;The last time I presented was in 2016&mdash;an extraordinary day, not only because I was nominated for my 5th Grammy for my classical album Home but also because I was the first Indian musician ever to present at the ceremony. Although so much has changed over the last nine years, I find myself once again in the world position of representing India on the global stage."</p>
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<p>Anoushka further added, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m also proud to be nominated this year for my latest album Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn and my featuring role on Jacob Collier&rsquo;s A Rock Somewhere, my 10th and 11th Grammy noms respectively."<br><br>This year Anushka was nominated in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category for Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn. She lost the award to fellow Indian Chandrika Tandon, who won for her album Triveni.&nbsp;</p>
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Entertainment Lifestyle: Anoushka Shankar looked ethereal in a custom Dior dress at the 67th Grammy Awards. Taking to Instagram, Anoushka Shankar shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos before heading out for the awards night.

Indian-origin British musician Anoushka Shankar looked ethereal in a custom Dior dress at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday. Shankar, who was a nominee as well as a presenter at the awards ceremony, looked stunning in a green chiffon tulle dress. The shade of hazel in the dress matched her eye colour perfectly. The sitarist took to social media to share a glimpse of her look for music's biggest night. What Anoushka Shankar wore at Grammys 2025 Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Nikhil Mansata, Anoushka Shankar’s look also had a bit of an Indian element as she wore jewellery that had a blend of traditional and contemporary designs. The jewellery was courtesy Amrapali Jewels, The Gem Palace, Sanjay Kasliwal, Venyx By Eugenie Niarchos, Futura Jewellery, and Muse x Muse. From the gold armband styled on her right arm to the intricately crafted rings, earrings, and bangles, each jewellery piece stood out and matched her custom dress. Taking to Instagram, Anoushka Shankar shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos in the Dior dress. She wrote in the caption, “Grammy day is here, and what a total dream to be dressed in custom Dior." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anoushka Shankar (@anoushkashankarofficial) While her hair styled in a chic bun by celebrity hairstylist Ericka Verrett, Anoushka’s makeup was done by celebrity makeup artist Kirin Bhatty. Earlier, Anoushka, who had shared her happiness on Instagram for being asked to present at the 67th Grammy Premiere. The Grammy Awards 2025: Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar dominate awards night She said, “The last time I presented was in 2016—an extraordinary day, not only because I was nominated for my 5th Grammy for my classical album Home but also because I was the first Indian musician ever to present at the ceremony. Although so much has changed over the last nine years, I find myself once again in the world position of representing India on the global stage." Grammys 2025: Taylor Swift misses historic Grammy win after Best Album snub Anoushka further added, “I’m also proud to be nominated this year for my latest album Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn and my featuring role on Jacob Collier’s A Rock Somewhere, my 10th and 11th Grammy noms respectively." This year Anushka was nominated in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category for Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn. She lost the award to fellow Indian Chandrika Tandon, who won for her album Triveni. Kanye West and Bianca Censori's shocking appearance on Grammys red carpet leads to hilarious reactions on the Internet

Grammy Awards 2025: Anushka Shankar looks like a 'total dream' in a flowy green Dior dress

<p><strong>Grammy Awards 2025:</strong> Anoushka Shankar is not new to Grammys.</p>
<p>The 11-time Grammy-nominated artist has been confirmed as a presenter at this year&rsquo;s Grammy Awards.</p>
<h2><strong>Anoushka Shankar to present at Grammys</strong></h2>
<p>The 67th Grammy Awards will take place on February 2 (February 3 in India). Upon receiving this exciting news, Anoushka Shankar penned a sweet note. "Eeeeeeee I have news! What a thrill to be asked to serve as a presenter at the 67th #GRAMMYPremiere Ceremony this Sunday! The last time I presented was in 2016 - an extraordinary day, not only because I was nominated for my 5th Grammy for my classical album &lsquo;Home,&rsquo; but also because I was the first Indian musician ever to present at the ceremony," her note read.&nbsp;</p>
<p>She added, "Although so much has changed (personally and globally) over the last nine years, I find myself once again in the wonderful position of representing India on the global stage."</p>
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<p>Besides being a presenter at the Grammy, Anoushka Shankar is also nominated for her albums - &nbsp;<em>Ch II: How Dark It is Before Dawn</em>, and &nbsp;<em>A Rock Somewhere,</em> marking her 10th and 11th Grammy nominations, respectively.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The 67th edition of the Grammys will also raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts.</p>
<p>While Anoushka Shankar basks in the glorious nominations and spearheads Grammys as a presenter, she is relishing the joy of her latest single "Hiraeth". The track is the first single from her highly-anticipated album <em>Chapter III - We Return To Light.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>Through the years, Anoushka Shankar has witnessed a meteoric rise in her illustrious career as a sitarist. This year, she completes 30 years of revolutionising the Indian classical music landscape. Now, Anoushka Shankar is looking forward to expanding her global appeal by heading for a US tour in March 2025 and an India tour in December 2025.</p>
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<h2><strong>Where to watch Grammy Awards 2025</strong></h2>
<p>This year, the Grammy Awards will live stream in India on February 3 from 6:30 am to 10:00 am. The 67th Grammy Awards will have appearances of artists like Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay&rsquo;s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Mon&aacute;e, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Wonder.&nbsp;</p>
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Entertainment Hollywood Confirmed as presenter at Grammy Awards 2025, Anoushka Shankar says, “I find myself once again in the wonderful position of representing India.”

Grammy Awards 2025: Anoushka Shankar is not new to Grammys. The 11-time Grammy-nominated artist has been confirmed as a presenter at this year’s Grammy Awards. Anoushka Shankar to present at Grammys The 67th Grammy Awards will take place on February 2 (February 3 in India). Upon receiving this exciting news, Anoushka Shankar penned a sweet note. "Eeeeeeee I have news! What a thrill to be asked to serve as a presenter at the 67th #GRAMMYPremiere Ceremony this Sunday! The last time I presented was in 2016 - an extraordinary day, not only because I was nominated for my 5th Grammy for my classical album ‘Home,’ but also because I was the first Indian musician ever to present at the ceremony," her note read. She added, "Although so much has changed (personally and globally) over the last nine years, I find myself once again in the wonderful position of representing India on the global stage." Grammy Awards 2025 live stream: Watch it on Disney+Hotstar; deets inside Besides being a presenter at the Grammy, Anoushka Shankar is also nominated for her albums - Ch II: How Dark It is Before Dawn, and A Rock Somewhere, marking her 10th and 11th Grammy nominations, respectively. The 67th edition of the Grammys will also raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts. While Anoushka Shankar basks in the glorious nominations and spearheads Grammys as a presenter, she is relishing the joy of her latest single "Hiraeth". The track is the first single from her highly-anticipated album Chapter III - We Return To Light. Through the years, Anoushka Shankar has witnessed a meteoric rise in her illustrious career as a sitarist. This year, she completes 30 years of revolutionising the Indian classical music landscape. Now, Anoushka Shankar is looking forward to expanding her global appeal by heading for a US tour in March 2025 and an India tour in December 2025. Diddy gave ex Cassie Ventura 'bruised eye, knots on head', claims makeup stylist Where to watch Grammy Awards 2025 This year, the Grammy Awards will live stream in India on February 3 from 6:30 am to 10:00 am. The 67th Grammy Awards will have appearances of artists like Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Wonder.

Grammy Awards 2025: Anoushka Shankar confirmed as presenter

<p>Anoushka Shankar has landed not one but two Grammy nominations this year. The British-American sitar player who is adept at playing all kinds of genres like classical, contemporary, acoustic and electronic, continues to push the boundaries as a composer and a sitarist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not the first time for Anoushka, but truly a special one, she says. Over the years, Anoushka has been nominated a whopping 11 times for the prestigious Grammy Awards. This year too, Shankar has two Grammy nominations for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for Chapter II.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Anoushka on getting dual Grammy nominations</h2>

<p>On getting the well deserved nod, Anoushka expressed gratitude and said, "It's been a long journey with the Grammys. I'm particularly happy that my album has been nominated, as I'm really proud of this piece of work."</p>

<p>Given that Anoushka and her sister Norah have had a shared journey at the Grammys, the sitarist opened up about the same. "This is the third year that my sister and I have been nominated at the same time. I was also with her the year she was nominated for five Grammys and won all five; that was also the year of my first nomination. Two years ago, we walked the red carpet together. So, it's been a long kind of shared journey as a family celebrating each other's success," she shared.</p>

<h2>Is Bollywood in the scheme of things?</h2>

<p>Anoushka Shankar is also keen on exploring opportunities in Bollywood. She was a part of the 2004 film <em>Dance Like A Man</em>, where she starred alongside Shobhna, Arif Zakaria, and Samir Soni. When asked if she would like to get back to Bollywood, the singer said, "Acting in a film? You know what, I would really love to do it again because there were some ways in which that was really fun. But I was 20, and I was very shy. I feel a lot more confident now, and it would be a really cool thing to do."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Anoushka Shankar will mark 30 years in music in 2025. She is currently looking forward to her US tour in March 2025, an India tour in December 2025, and the release of her upcoming album <em>Chapter 3 </em>in February-March 2025.</p>


Anoushka Shankar has landed not one but two Grammy nominations this year. The British-American sitar player who is adept at playing all kinds of genres like classical, contemporary, acoustic and electronic, continues to push the boundaries as a composer and a sitarist.

Anoushka Shankar has landed not one but two Grammy nominations this year. The British-American sitar player who is adept at playing all kinds of genres like classical, contemporary, acoustic and electronic, continues to push the boundaries as a composer and a sitarist. Not the first time for Anoushka, but truly a special one, she says. Over the years, Anoushka has been nominated a whopping 11 times for the prestigious Grammy Awards. This year too, Shankar has two Grammy nominations for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album for Chapter II. Anoushka on getting dual Grammy nominations On getting the well deserved nod, Anoushka expressed gratitude and said, "It's been a long journey with the Grammys. I'm particularly happy that my album has been nominated, as I'm really proud of this piece of work." Given that Anoushka and her sister Norah have had a shared journey at the Grammys, the sitarist opened up about the same. "This is the third year that my sister and I have been nominated at the same time. I was also with her the year she was nominated for five Grammys and won all five; that was also the year of my first nomination. Two years ago, we walked the red carpet together. So, it's been a long kind of shared journey as a family celebrating each other's success," she shared. Is Bollywood in the scheme of things? Anoushka Shankar is also keen on exploring opportunities in Bollywood. She was a part of the 2004 film Dance Like A Man, where she starred alongside Shobhna, Arif Zakaria, and Samir Soni. When asked if she would like to get back to Bollywood, the singer said, "Acting in a film? You know what, I would really love to do it again because there were some ways in which that was really fun. But I was 20, and I was very shy. I feel a lot more confident now, and it would be a really cool thing to do." Also read: Dua Lipa X SRK or Dua Lipa X Abhijeet? Who should be given credit for the viral Levitating mashup Anoushka Shankar will mark 30 years in music in 2025. She is currently looking forward to her US tour in March 2025, an India tour in December 2025, and the release of her upcoming album Chapter 3 in February-March 2025.

Anoushka Shankar lands dual Grammy nominations, opens up about returning to Bollywood

Dabbing between making new music, touring, taking care of her two kids as a single mom, musician Anoushka Shankar reflects on what’s in store for her with a planned return to India closer to December. The British-American musician of Indian descent spoke to WION’s Zeba Khan about what it feels to have lived her whole life on stage, whether her kids love music as much as she does and much more.

Anoushka Shankar on balancing music & kids and her love for India | WION Exclusive

<p>Anoushka&nbsp;Shankar&nbsp;has recently unveiled the first chapter of her mini album titled 'Forever, For Now.' Additionally, she is set to embark on a tour in India, complemented by her upcoming engagement at Lollapalooza.</p>

<p>Shankar&nbsp;boasts of many accomplishments. All the while being a sitarist,&nbsp;Shankar&nbsp;has been the youngest and first female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield; the first Indian musician to perform live and to serve as a presenter at the Grammy Awards, and now has nine nominations under her belt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A lot of this discipline comes from her family. The&nbsp;Shankar&nbsp;house was seldom a silent place. Musicians were a permanent presence. In this talk with WION, where&nbsp;Shankar&nbsp;joined us from England via a Zoom call, the sitarist talked about how her father, Late Pandit Ravi&nbsp;Shankar&nbsp;influenced her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><b>Let's talk about your album. 'Forever. For Now'. The inspiration behind it.</b></p>

<p>I mean I make albums, that's what I do. I was excited to try a new format and create a series of mini albums this time and release over the year.</p>

<p>'Chapter 1: Forever Now', will always be the first of the series. It was very much inspired by trying to capture a feeling of fleeting moments of beauty and peace, even in times of difficulty and pain. I wanted to make music that helped people feel joy and peace.</p>

<p><b>Your father was a Grammy-winning Indian composer. Nearly all your relatives are dominating the field of music and art. Can you share what was the experience of growing up in the&nbsp;Shankar&nbsp;family like?</b></p>

<p>I mean it was my only experience of growing up. For me, it was normal, even if in some ways it was unusual and extraordinary. It was very creative, there were a lot of artists always moving through, there was always music being played, and sometimes there would be dance rehearses. So I had a lot of exposure to art and culture that was formative in my life to make artistic work as well.</p>

<p><b>What's the kind of discipline is required to excel in Indian classical music?</b></p>

<p>What I do at this point is not exactly Indian Classical Music, but obviously, I spent decades learning it, they are the roots of everything that I do. It requires what any kind of classical form of music requires, which is a huge amount of dedication, practice and focus. To master your instrument, the vocal range, takes a lifetime of practice, focus and dedication. For a young person that can be quite difficult and will require a lot of commitment.</p>

<p><b>Can you talk about the power of Indian classical music and how it has influenced the world?</b></p>

<p>Indian classical music has incredible range, dynamism, excitement, and virtuosity. Most importantly, at its heart, it has that spiritual connection. There is a connection between the vibration and healing. The nuisance ragas can have a positive influence on a person. There's a reason why people across the globe, for generations keep coming back to Indian classical music, because there's something in it that's unique.</p>

<p><b>What kind of sounds, and vibrations attract you?</b></p>

<p>I mean I have always had a wide listening range. I love dark music, dance music, trans-trippy music, deep soulful music, and peaceful, slow music. I'm interested in honest soulful music that seems like it's coming from an artist's heart. I'm also interested in music that showcases virtuosity. I also think there is a place for fun, light-hearted music. I need the whole range as a human to reflect, the whole life and listening experience.</p>

<p><b>Have you ever suffered from writer's block or a creative block?</b></p>

<p>There have been times when I have felt that 'I should be writing, I should be writing', and nothing's coming. But my experience has been, that as soon as I put myself in the situation to write, whether that's putting myself in a room full of artists and musicians, or setting myself a deadline and making a commitment, then things tend to happen. It usually happens. As soon as I turn to that creative source, it is always there for me. It's just when I have disconnected I feel like I have writer's block.</p>

<p><b>I used to listen to the track 'Pather Panchali' on repeat mode. Those tracks brought out unspeakable emotions. How was your experience learning from Pandit Ravi&nbsp;Shankar?</b></p>

<p>It's one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. No question.</p>

<p>As you said, his style of playing was so unique, and revolutionary, that you can tell that it was distinctly his composition. Learning from him was very much a unique experience. My musical style has been shaped and moulded by his imprint. I got to learn so much from his ideas systematic approach, and raga knowledge. It was hugely influential. Like many of his other disciples, I had the real benefit of learning from him, performing with him, and expanding that learning on stage. That's an incredible part of classical music learning tradition, you get to learn to perform on stage. It's unique and beautiful.</p>

<p><b>You have experienced the time when music was heard from cassettes and CDs. From there to now this streaming era. Can you talk about your experience?</b></p>

<p>As you said, I started making music in the 90s. My first album was made on CDs and cassettes. Slowly they evolved into streaming platforms. I think that's been creatively freeing. I wouldn't have had an idea about these mini albums. We can release music, and singles however we want. When CDs were invented, people never thought of music in the 60-minute cycle before that was created. So that shaped the idea of what we think of as an album. Now that's changing too. I think it's exciting when technology keeps evolving on how art can be made.</p>


Anoushka Shankar has recently unveiled the first chapter of her mini album titled 'Forever, For Now.' Additionally, she is set to embark on a tour in India, complemented by her upcoming engagement at Lollapalooza.

Anoushka Shankar has recently unveiled the first chapter of her mini album titled 'Forever, For Now.' Additionally, she is set to embark on a tour in India, complemented by her upcoming engagement at Lollapalooza. Shankar boasts of many accomplishments. All the while being a sitarist, Shankar has been the youngest and first female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield; the first Indian musician to perform live and to serve as a presenter at the Grammy Awards, and now has nine nominations under her belt. A lot of this discipline comes from her family. The Shankar house was seldom a silent place. Musicians were a permanent presence. In this talk with WION, where Shankar joined us from England via a Zoom call, the sitarist talked about how her father, Late Pandit Ravi Shankar influenced her. Let's talk about your album. 'Forever. For Now'. The inspiration behind it. I mean I make albums, that's what I do. I was excited to try a new format and create a series of mini albums this time and release over the year. 'Chapter 1: Forever Now', will always be the first of the series. It was very much inspired by trying to capture a feeling of fleeting moments of beauty and peace, even in times of difficulty and pain. I wanted to make music that helped people feel joy and peace. Your father was a Grammy-winning Indian composer. Nearly all your relatives are dominating the field of music and art. Can you share what was the experience of growing up in the Shankar family like? I mean it was my only experience of growing up. For me, it was normal, even if in some ways it was unusual and extraordinary. It was very creative, there were a lot of artists always moving through, there was always music being played, and sometimes there would be dance rehearses. So I had a lot of exposure to art and culture that was formative in my life to make artistic work as well. What's the kind of discipline is required to excel in Indian classical music? What I do at this point is not exactly Indian Classical Music, but obviously, I spent decades learning it, they are the roots of everything that I do. It requires what any kind of classical form of music requires, which is a huge amount of dedication, practice and focus. To master your instrument, the vocal range, takes a lifetime of practice, focus and dedication. For a young person that can be quite difficult and will require a lot of commitment. Can you talk about the power of Indian classical music and how it has influenced the world? Indian classical music has incredible range, dynamism, excitement, and virtuosity. Most importantly, at its heart, it has that spiritual connection. There is a connection between the vibration and healing. The nuisance ragas can have a positive influence on a person. There's a reason why people across the globe, for generations keep coming back to Indian classical music, because there's something in it that's unique. What kind of sounds, and vibrations attract you? I mean I have always had a wide listening range. I love dark music, dance music, trans-trippy music, deep soulful music, and peaceful, slow music. I'm interested in honest soulful music that seems like it's coming from an artist's heart. I'm also interested in music that showcases virtuosity. I also think there is a place for fun, light-hearted music. I need the whole range as a human to reflect, the whole life and listening experience. Have you ever suffered from writer's block or a creative block? There have been times when I have felt that 'I should be writing, I should be writing', and nothing's coming. But my experience has been, that as soon as I put myself in the situation to write, whether that's putting myself in a room full of artists and musicians, or setting myself a deadline and making a commitment, then things tend to happen. It usually happens. As soon as I turn to that creative source, it is always there for me. It's just when I have disconnected I feel like I have writer's block. I used to listen to the track 'Pather Panchali' on repeat mode. Those tracks brought out unspeakable emotions. How was your experience learning from Pandit Ravi Shankar? It's one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. No question. As you said, his style of playing was so unique, and revolutionary, that you can tell that it was distinctly his composition. Learning from him was very much a unique experience. My musical style has been shaped and moulded by his imprint. I got to learn so much from his ideas systematic approach, and raga knowledge. It was hugely influential. Like many of his other disciples, I had the real benefit of learning from him, performing with him, and expanding that learning on stage. That's an incredible part of classical music learning tradition, you get to learn to perform on stage. It's unique and beautiful. You have experienced the time when music was heard from cassettes and CDs. From there to now this streaming era. Can you talk about your experience? As you said, I started making music in the 90s. My first album was made on CDs and cassettes. Slowly they evolved into streaming platforms. I think that's been creatively freeing. I wouldn't have had an idea about these mini albums. We can release music, and singles however we want. When CDs were invented, people never thought of music in the 60-minute cycle before that was created. So that shaped the idea of what we think of as an album. Now that's changing too. I think it's exciting when technology keeps evolving on how art can be made.

Anoushka Shankar on Indian Classical music: At its heart, it has a spiritual connection

<p>Hollywood A-listers, including Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Zayn Malik among others, have written an open letter to US President Joe Biden, imploring him to act swiftly and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This initiative has garnered support from prominent organisations like Oxfam America and ActionAid USA.</p>

<p>In the open letter addressed to President Biden, the group expressed their shared concerns as artists and advocates, but more importantly, as human beings deeply affected by the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine.</p>

<p>The letter passionately pleads for de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, emphasising the urgency of such action to prevent further loss of life. The artists highlight the staggering toll of more than 5,000 lives lost in the past week and a half, a number that they believe should "stir the conscience of any person". They assert their belief that all life is sacred, regardless of faith or ethnicity, and strongly condemn the loss of innocent Palestinian and Israeli lives.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bruce-springsteen-is-in-great-shape-amid-his-battle-with-peptic-ulcer-disease-says-steven-van-zandt-655331">Bruce Springsteen is in 'great shape' amid his battle with Peptic Ulcer disease, says Steven Van Zandt</a></strong></p>

<p>Among the signatories of the open letter are renowned figures such as Anoushka Shankar, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Drake, Dua Lipa, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Michael Moore, and Sarah Jones among others. The official website artists4ceasefire.org lists these artists who have united in this humanitarian cause.</p>

<p>Gomez's involvement in this effort follows her recent announcement of a social media break. In her previous statement, she expressed her decision to take a hiatus from Instagram, declaring that she did not support the ongoing events. This decision came in the wake of significant criticism aimed at her initial response to the conflict between Palestine and Israel.</p>

<p>In her previous remarks, Gomez voiced her deep concern about the violence and suffering taking place in the world. She asserted that witnessing acts of hate, violence, and terror deeply saddened her and that all civilians, especially children, need to be protected.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's the full text of the open letter!</strong></p>

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<p><em>Dear President Biden,</em></p>

<p><em>We come together as artists and advocates, but most importantly as human beings witnessing the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine.</em></p>

<p><em>We ask that, as President of the United States, you and the US Congress call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost. More than 5,000 people have been killed in the last week and a half – a number any person of conscience knows is catastrophic. We believe all life is sacred, no matter faith or ethnicity and we condemn the killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians.</em></p>

<p><em>We urge your administration, Congress, and all world leaders, to honor all of the lives in the Holy Land and call for and facilitate a ceasefire without delay – an end to the bombing of Gaza, and the safe release of hostages. Half of Gaza’s two million residents are children, and more than two thirds are refugees and their descendants being forced to flee their homes. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach them.</em></p>

<p><em>We believe that the United States can play a vital diplomatic role in ending the suffering and we are adding our voices to those from the US Congress, UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, The International Committee of The Red Cross, and so many others. Saving lives is a moral imperative. To echo UNICEF, “Compassion — and international law — must prevail.”</em></p>

<p><em>As of this writing more than 6,000 bombs have been dropped on Gaza in the last 12 days - resulting in one child being killed every 15 minutes.</em></p>

<p><em>"Children and families in Gaza have practically run out of food, water, electricity, medicine and safe access to hospitals, following days of air strikes and cuts to all supply routes. Gaza’s sole power plant ran out of fuel Wednesday afternoon, shutting down electricity, water and wastewater treatment. Most residents can no longer get drinking water from service providers or household water through pipelines.... The humanitarian situation has reached lethal lows, and yet all reports point to further attacks. Compassion — and international law — must prevail.” – UNICEF spokesperson James Elder</em></p>

<p><em>Beyond our pain and mourning for all of the people there and their loved ones around the world we are motivated by an unbending will to stand for our common humanity. We stand for freedom, justice, dignity and peace for all people – and a deep desire to stop more bloodshed.</em></p>

<p><em>We refuse to tell future generations the story of our silence, that we stood by and did nothing. As Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths told UN News, “History is watching.”</em></p>
</blockquote>


Hollywood A-listers, including Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Zayn Malik among others, have written an open letter to US President Joe Biden, imploring him to act swiftly and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Hollywood A-listers, including Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Zayn Malik among others, have written an open letter to US President Joe Biden, imploring him to act swiftly and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This initiative has garnered support from prominent organisations like Oxfam America and ActionAid USA. In the open letter addressed to President Biden, the group expressed their shared concerns as artists and advocates, but more importantly, as human beings deeply affected by the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine. The letter passionately pleads for de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, emphasising the urgency of such action to prevent further loss of life. The artists highlight the staggering toll of more than 5,000 lives lost in the past week and a half, a number that they believe should "stir the conscience of any person". They assert their belief that all life is sacred, regardless of faith or ethnicity, and strongly condemn the loss of innocent Palestinian and Israeli lives. Also read: Bruce Springsteen is in 'great shape' amid his battle with Peptic Ulcer disease, says Steven Van Zandt Among the signatories of the open letter are renowned figures such as Anoushka Shankar, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Drake, Dua Lipa, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Michael Moore, and Sarah Jones among others. The official website artists4ceasefire.org lists these artists who have united in this humanitarian cause. Gomez's involvement in this effort follows her recent announcement of a social media break. In her previous statement, she expressed her decision to take a hiatus from Instagram, declaring that she did not support the ongoing events. This decision came in the wake of significant criticism aimed at her initial response to the conflict between Palestine and Israel. In her previous remarks, Gomez voiced her deep concern about the violence and suffering taking place in the world. She asserted that witnessing acts of hate, violence, and terror deeply saddened her and that all civilians, especially children, need to be protected. Here's the full text of the open letter! Dear President Biden, We come together as artists and advocates, but most importantly as human beings witnessing the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine. We ask that, as President of the United States, you and the US Congress call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost. More than 5,000 people have been killed in the last week and a half – a number any person of conscience knows is catastrophic. We believe all life is sacred, no matter faith or ethnicity and we condemn the killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians. We urge your administration, Congress, and all world leaders, to honor all of the lives in the Holy Land and call for and facilitate a ceasefire without delay – an end to the bombing of Gaza, and the safe release of hostages. Half of Gaza’s two million residents are children, and more than two thirds are refugees and their descendants being forced to flee their homes. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach them. We believe that the United States can play a vital diplomatic role in ending the suffering and we are adding our voices to those from the US Congress, UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, The International Committee of The Red Cross, and so many others. Saving lives is a moral imperative. To echo UNICEF, “Compassion — and international law — must prevail.” As of this writing more than 6,000 bombs have been dropped on Gaza in the last 12 days - resulting in one child being killed every 15 minutes. "Children and families in Gaza have practically run out of food, water, electricity, medicine and safe access to hospitals, following days of air strikes and cuts to all supply routes. Gaza’s sole power plant ran out of fuel Wednesday afternoon, shutting down electricity, water and wastewater treatment. Most residents can no longer get drinking water from service providers or household water through pipelines.... The humanitarian situation has reached lethal lows, and yet all reports point to further attacks. Compassion — and international law — must prevail.” – UNICEF spokesperson James Elder Beyond our pain and mourning for all of the people there and their loved ones around the world we are motivated by an unbending will to stand for our common humanity. We stand for freedom, justice, dignity and peace for all people – and a deep desire to stop more bloodshed. We refuse to tell future generations the story of our silence, that we stood by and did nothing. As Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths told UN News, “History is watching.”

Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, more celebs write open letter to President Biden, urge for ceasefire in Gaza

<p>Music transcends boundaries and so it came as no surprise that Indian-origin-British musician Anoushka Shankar performed with Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab at Sunday's Grammy awards which were held in Los Angeles. The artists had collaborated on 'Udhero Na' last year and performed the haunting song on the Grammy stage on Sunday night.&nbsp;<br />
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This year, Anoushka was nominated in the Best Global Music Performance and Best Global Music Album categories.&nbsp; She however lost in both categories. Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode took home the Global Music Performance award for 'Bayethe' and 'Sakura' by Masa Takumi won the Music Album Grammy.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ricky-kej-bengaluru-based-composer-wins-third-grammy-award-dedicates-honour-to-india-559161">Ricky Kej, Bengaluru-based composer, wins third Grammy Award, dedicates honour to India</a></strong><br />
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Arooj was also nominated for one Grammy Award this year. 'Udhero Na' received a nod in the Best Global Music Performance category. This was the second Grammy nomination for Arooj who had last year been nominated in the Best New Artist category.&nbsp;</p>

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In 2022, Arooj brought glory to her country Pakistan, by winning the first Grammy for the country for her song 'Mohabbat'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the two musicians did not win any Grammy on Sunday, they took centre stage to&nbsp;perform their single 'Udhero Na' and received loud applause from the audience.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammy-awards-2023-beyonce-is-now-the-most-decorated-artist-in-awards-history-559068">Grammy Awards 2023: Beyonce is now the most decorated artist in awards history</a></strong><br />
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Grammy awards 2023 saw Harry Styles taking home the coveted Album Of The Year Grammy for 'Harry's House'. The night also saw Beyonce creating history as she became the artist to win the maximum number of Grammys in the history of the awards.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammy-awards-2023-full-winners-list-559031">Grammy Awards 2023: Full List of Winners</a></strong></p>


Music transcends boundaries and so it came as no surprise that Indian-origin-British musician Anoushka Shankar performed with Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab at Sunday's Grammy awards which were held in Los Angeles.

Music transcends boundaries and so it came as no surprise that Indian-origin-British musician Anoushka Shankar performed with Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab at Sunday's Grammy awards which were held in Los Angeles. The artists had collaborated on 'Udhero Na' last year and performed the haunting song on the Grammy stage on Sunday night. This year, Anoushka was nominated in the Best Global Music Performance and Best Global Music Album categories. She however lost in both categories. Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode took home the Global Music Performance award for 'Bayethe' and 'Sakura' by Masa Takumi won the Music Album Grammy. Ricky Kej, Bengaluru-based composer, wins third Grammy Award, dedicates honour to India Arooj was also nominated for one Grammy Award this year. 'Udhero Na' received a nod in the Best Global Music Performance category. This was the second Grammy nomination for Arooj who had last year been nominated in the Best New Artist category. In 2022, Arooj brought glory to her country Pakistan, by winning the first Grammy for the country for her song 'Mohabbat'. While the two musicians did not win any Grammy on Sunday, they took centre stage to perform their single 'Udhero Na' and received loud applause from the audience. Also read: Grammy Awards 2023: Beyonce is now the most decorated artist in awards history Grammy awards 2023 saw Harry Styles taking home the coveted Album Of The Year Grammy for 'Harry's House'. The night also saw Beyonce creating history as she became the artist to win the maximum number of Grammys in the history of the awards. Grammy Awards 2023: Full List of Winners

Watch: India's Anoushka Shankar performs with Pakistan's Arooj Aftab at Grammy Awards 2023

<p>British-Indian sitarist, composer and producer Anoushka Shankar, who is the daughter of the legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, graced the red carpet of the 2023 Grammys in a floral Rahul Mishra gown, straight from his Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection, on Sunday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Anoushka missed out on bagging a Grammy despite having two nominations this year, she made a major fashion statement with her attire on the red carpet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interesting story shared by the performer on Instagram, the Rahul Mishra dress seriously came to her rescue when the dress she had planned to wear fell apart just four days before the biggest musical night of the year.</p>

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<p>This year, Shankar also performed at the award ceremony with Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab. The artists collaborated on 'Udhero Na' last year and they performed the same song for the viewers on the Grammy stage.</p>

<p>For her makeup, she opted for a bronzed yet minimal look. With nude lips and light contour, she opted for a brown smokey eye and defined brows. For her hairstyle, she decided to keep things neat and clean with a sleek bun and a middle part, exuding a polished old Hollywood glam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-indias-anoushka-shankar-and-pakistans-arooj-aftab-perform-at-grammy-awards-2023-559164">Watch: India's Anoushka Shankar performs with Pakistan's Arooj Aftab at Grammy Awards 2023</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, another celebrity who opted for a gorgeous creation by an Indian designer was Cardi B. She wore&nbsp;Indian designer Gaurav Gupta's surreal, sculpture-like couture in blue colour.&nbsp;The stunning gown featured headgear, a sleek skirt, a dramatic train and some pleated structural features that&nbsp;flowed from her shoulders, over her waist and all the way to the top of her head.</p>

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British-Indian sitarist, composer and producer Anoushka Shankar, who is the daughter of the legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, graced the red carpet of the 2023 Grammys in a floral Rahul Mishra gown, straight from his Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection, on Sunday night.

British-Indian sitarist, composer and producer Anoushka Shankar, who is the daughter of the legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, graced the red carpet of the 2023 Grammys in a floral Rahul Mishra gown, straight from his Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection, on Sunday night. Although Anoushka missed out on bagging a Grammy despite having two nominations this year, she made a major fashion statement with her attire on the red carpet. In an interesting story shared by the performer on Instagram, the Rahul Mishra dress seriously came to her rescue when the dress she had planned to wear fell apart just four days before the biggest musical night of the year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EatTweetBlog (@eattweetblog) This year, Shankar also performed at the award ceremony with Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab. The artists collaborated on 'Udhero Na' last year and they performed the same song for the viewers on the Grammy stage. For her makeup, she opted for a bronzed yet minimal look. With nude lips and light contour, she opted for a brown smokey eye and defined brows. For her hairstyle, she decided to keep things neat and clean with a sleek bun and a middle part, exuding a polished old Hollywood glam. Also read: Watch: India's Anoushka Shankar performs with Pakistan's Arooj Aftab at Grammy Awards 2023 Meanwhile, another celebrity who opted for a gorgeous creation by an Indian designer was Cardi B. She wore Indian designer Gaurav Gupta's surreal, sculpture-like couture in blue colour. The stunning gown featured headgear, a sleek skirt, a dramatic train and some pleated structural features that flowed from her shoulders, over her waist and all the way to the top of her head. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India will organise the famous "Concert for Bangladesh" later year this even as Dhaka marks the 50th year of its Independence.</p>

<p>The original 1971 concert was led by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar at New York's Madison Square Garden, and was key to raising international awareness regarding Bangladesh's war of liberation and the refugee crisis in East Pakistan.</p>

<p>The concert will be led by Dhani Harrison and Anoushka Shankar, the son, and daughter of the original "stars" of the concert -- George Harrison and Ravi Shankar. The entire event is being done under the aegis of India's Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Ravi Shankar is known for taking Indian classical music to the West, while George Harrison, the lead guitarist of The Beatles, has been a famous cultural icon.</p>

<p>There can be an official announcement on the concert during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dhaka from March 26 and 27. This will be the first foreign visit of the Indian prime minister in more than a year. His last foreign visit was to Dhaka in November, 2018.</p>

<p>According to estimates, the 1971 concert raised $12 million for Bangladesh. As many as 40,000 people came for the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such was the magnitude of the concert that it became hard for the US to support Pakistan fearing a backlash domestically. So much so that the naval ship the US had sent into the Bay Of Bengal to help the then ally West Pakistan remained only a show of force achieving nothing on ground.</p>


India will organise the famous "Concert for Bangladesh" later year this even as Dhaka marks the 50th year of its Independence. The original 1971 concert was led by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar at New York's Madison Square Garden, and was key to raising international awareness regarding Bangladesh's war of liberation and the refugee crisis in East Pakistan.

India will organise the famous "Concert for Bangladesh" later year this even as Dhaka marks the 50th year of its Independence. The original 1971 concert was led by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar at New York's Madison Square Garden, and was key to raising international awareness regarding Bangladesh's war of liberation and the refugee crisis in East Pakistan. The concert will be led by Dhani Harrison and Anoushka Shankar, the son, and daughter of the original "stars" of the concert -- George Harrison and Ravi Shankar. The entire event is being done under the aegis of India's Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Ravi Shankar is known for taking Indian classical music to the West, while George Harrison, the lead guitarist of The Beatles, has been a famous cultural icon. There can be an official announcement on the concert during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dhaka from March 26 and 27. This will be the first foreign visit of the Indian prime minister in more than a year. His last foreign visit was to Dhaka in November, 2018. According to estimates, the 1971 concert raised $12 million for Bangladesh. As many as 40,000 people came for the event. Such was the magnitude of the concert that it became hard for the US to support Pakistan fearing a backlash domestically. So much so that the naval ship the US had sent into the Bay Of Bengal to help the then ally West Pakistan remained only a show of force achieving nothing on ground.

India to organise 'Concert for Bangladesh' with Anoushka Shankar, Dhani Harrison later this year

<p>World-renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar on Monday announced that she is cancelling all her shows till October due to illness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shankar took to Twitter to announce about the cancelation and stated that she was ailing and would undergo a major surgery soon. "Dear friends, I’m so sorry to cancel several shows for health reasons. It’s not a decision that was taken lightly and I’ve been somewhat heartbroken about it. At present, I’m spending time with family, and gearing up for major surgery. I hope I have your understanding. With love x,” she tweeted along with an image of all the shows that have been cancelled.</p>

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<p>Shankar did not specify the nature of her ailment neither gave details about the kind of surgery she will go through.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her tweet left several of her fans concerned. &nbsp;“I hope whatever it is that you're suffering from isn't life threatening your music completely changed me and shaped my mind back when I was a teen, I really hope you come back even stronger," one follower wrote. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Your health is far more important than shows..Take care n I'm sure that u will get well soon...” another one commented.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shankar was slated to perform in the US, Germany, France, Portugal and Austria.</p>

<p>Daughter of Pandit Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar started performing from early years and has often accompanied him on stage at his concerts. Anoushka has also been nominated at Grammys several times for her work in Indian classical music.&nbsp;</p>


World-renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar on Monday announced that she is cancelling all her shows till October due to illness. Shankar took to Twitter to announce about the cancelation and stated that she was ailing and would undergo a major surgery soon.

World-renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar on Monday announced that she is cancelling all her shows till October due to illness. Shankar took to Twitter to announce about the cancelation and stated that she was ailing and would undergo a major surgery soon. "Dear friends, I’m so sorry to cancel several shows for health reasons. It’s not a decision that was taken lightly and I’ve been somewhat heartbroken about it. At present, I’m spending time with family, and gearing up for major surgery. I hope I have your understanding. With love x,” she tweeted along with an image of all the shows that have been cancelled. Dear friends, I’m so sorry to cancel several shows for health reasons. It’s not a decision that was taken lightly and I’ve been somewhat heartbroken about it. At present I’m spending time with family, and gearing up for major surgery. I hope I have your understanding. With love x pic.twitter.com/xGYm1px91x — Anoushka Shankar (@ShankarAnoushka) June 10, 2019 × Shankar did not specify the nature of her ailment neither gave details about the kind of surgery she will go through. Her tweet left several of her fans concerned. “I hope whatever it is that you're suffering from isn't life threatening your music completely changed me and shaped my mind back when I was a teen, I really hope you come back even stronger," one follower wrote. "Your health is far more important than shows..Take care n I'm sure that u will get well soon...” another one commented. Shankar was slated to perform in the US, Germany, France, Portugal and Austria. Daughter of Pandit Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar started performing from early years and has often accompanied him on stage at his concerts. Anoushka has also been nominated at Grammys several times for her work in Indian classical music.

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