Anoushka Shankar

With an LED-lit sitar, DJ instincts, and a wellness twist, the Gen Z musician is turning riyaaz into reels, and classical music recitals into roaring arenas

A viral video of a baby monkey hugging a plush toy sparked global interest in comfort objects. Adults too find solace in items like soft toys, worn hoodies, or keepsakes. These objects offer quiet companionship and a sense of home, especially during loneliness or travel. Psychologists explain that familiar textures provide calming reassurance, akin to a hug.

Ryan Gosling's fourth SNL hosting gig saw unexpected guests steal the show. Harry Styles, set to host next week, made a surprise appearance, playfully interrupting Gosling's monologue. Later, sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar joined Gorillaz for a captivating musical performance, blending Indian classical music with a global audience.

The Ravi Shankar Centre has refuted claims that Rishab Rikhiram Sharma was a disciple of the late maestro. A statement detailed an informal string-tying ceremony in 2012, not a formal initiation, and clarified that Ravi Shankar provided only a few lessons before his health declined.

Sarod brothers Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash are having a remarkable year. They recently won a Grammy for an audiobook. Their musical journey is expanding across genres. They emphasize that legacy is earned, not boasted about. Their father, Amjad Ali Khan, instilled this value. The duo believes in humility and letting achievements speak for themselves.

Arijit Singh performed his first live show in Kolkata since quitting new playback gigs, joining Anoushka Shankar for a viral duet. He thanked her on Instagram: "Thank you, Anoushka Shankar..." She replied, "Humbled beyond belief." Fans gushed emotionally online.

Anoushka Shankar revealed her sitar was damaged on an Air India flight, leaving her devastated. A new video shows it being repaired, and she thanked fans for their support. Air India apologised and offered compensation. Artists expressed heartbreak. The incident comes as Shankar celebrates multiple Grammy nominations for her latest project.

International sitarist Anoushka Shankar with Randhir Ranjan Roy (Panache Media’s Business Head), the producer of her Mumbai concert. The proceeds of the show will be donated towards the Chennai Flood Relief by the producers.

Anoushka Shankar, nominated for her 12th and 13th Grammys, missed out on Best Global Music Performance to Bad Bunny. Choosing to focus on her artistry and mental well-being, Shankar was on tour in India during the awards. She emphasized the importance of genuine musical connection over accolades, highlighting the realities of the awards circuit.

Grammy award nominee and sitar exponent Anoushka Shankar is all set to enthrall music lovers with her eclectic brand of classical-meets-contemporary music

In a recent statement, Anoushka Shankar distinguished the relationship between Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and her father, the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar. While she recognized Rishab's immense skills and the dedication he displayed while training with one of her father's senior disciples, Anoushka noted that Rishab's interactions with Pandit Ravi Shankar were not formal lessons.

The singer made the most out of the well-earned break just before concluding her tour programme with the Nishagandhi Festival on Wednesday.

The escalating tensions in West Asia are casting a shadow over Indian classical musicians, disrupting their travel plans and straining their financial resources. With airspace closures forcing flights to be rerouted, artists find their meticulously planned international concert tours in jeopardy, leading to not only missed connections but also heftier expenses.

Her month-long tour in India would certainly have been hectic for Anoushka, but she seemed quite chill as she enjoyed the balmy breeze with her older son, Zubin Shankar Wright, on the serene beaches of Kovalam in Kerala.

British-Indian sitar player and composer, Anoushka Shankar, is in Kochi to perform at a music concert at a private event hosted by a noted firm in Kerala.

Anoushka Shankar graced Raw Mango's London Fashion Week debut, showcasing a serene confidence. Wearing a handcrafted floral silk dress and subtle Forevermark diamonds, she celebrated the Indian label's international milestone. The collection, inspired by garlands, resonated with her personal connection to founder Sanjay Garg's journey, highlighting Indian craft's global emergence.

The FICCI auditorium in the city reverberated with the soothing sitar recital by Anoushka Shankar recently. The event was organized by Routes 2 Roots foundation and was attended by Karan Singh,

Internationally acclaimed sitarist Anoushka Shankar will return to India this winter for a four-city tour of the sub-continent, in support of her new album 'Home'.

Anoushka Shankar has formally announced her to-be-mommy status

Celebrated sitar player Anoushka Shankar got married to a London-based filmmaker recently. They are expecting their first child soon.

Anoushka Shankar’s Kolkata concert has been cancelled.

Anoushka Shankar, after a hectic European tour, where she played at around 40 venues, will strum for the Jaipur crowd.

Six-time Grammy Award-nominated sitarist, composer and producer Anoushka Shankar will be embarking on her worldwide tour soon.

Anoushka Shankar, who’s been seeing English filmmaker Joe Wright, is believed to be expecting

Anoushka Shankar finally tied the knot with Joe Wright, last Sunday on 26th September in London.

After performing at a music festival in Mumbai last week, Anoushka Shankar performed for a packed auditorium in Delhi on Wednesday

Anoushka Shankar says she’s quite open to working in Indian films, provided they’re interesting and she doesn’t have to be either bubbly or a bombshell.

...says musician Anoushka Shankar, who’s all set to do a Hinglish film...

Anoushka Shankar mesmerized the Delhi crowd with her sitar, leading everyone on a deeply moving journey through her mini-album trilogy. It was a night where her music painted vivid emotional landscapes, leaving the audience spellbound by her incredible artistry and the profound stories her melodies told

Into her 30th year of performing live as a sitarist, Anoushka Shankar, nine-time Grammy nominee, has been a known name in the Indian classical and progressive world music scenes. She is excited to be awarded an Honorary Degree from the University of Oxford on June 19 at the university's annual Encaenia academic ceremony