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Anoushka Shankar recalls being publicly abused by a man after a show.

Anoushka Shankar recalls being harassed in public by man who 'lifted' her without consent

May 26, 2026 3:20 pm

Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar shares a chilling story of a stranger lifting her without consent, reflecting on boundary violations and childhood trauma.

Rishab releases statement to hit back at Anoushka Shankar after she denied his claims of being her father Pandit Ravi Shankar's disciple

Amid Anoushka Shankar's claims saying Rishab was not Pandit Ravi Shankar's student, old video proving otherwise resurfaces. Watch

March 12, 2026 7:32 am

Anoushka Shankar had said that Pandit Ravi Shankar was never Rishab Rikhiram Sharma's guru. However, Rishab denied her claims.

'Pandit Ravi Shankar said whatever life I have left, I would love to teach him': Rishab Rikhiram Sharma recalls initiation ceremony

March 03, 2026 12:38 pm

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma recalled his first encounter with the legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar and how the maestro agreed to take him under his guidance.

'Misperceptions, misdated photos, inaccurate timelines': Ravi Shankar Institute issues statement on Rishab Rikhiram’s 'disciple' status

February 27, 2026 2:51 pm

In a detailed official statement, the Ravi Shankar Centre said that while it appreciated Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s talent, it is imperative to clarify the false reports regarding claims of him being a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar.

Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma reiterates Pandit Ravi Shankar was his guru.

Rishabh Rikhiram says relationship with guru Ravi Shankar 'most magical, intimate'; Anoushka Shankar says he's not my father's disciple

March 03, 2026 11:24 am

Amid Anoushka Shankar's claim that her father was never the guru of Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma, the sitarist has claimed that while he knew Pandit Ravi Shankar since the age of six, he began teaching him music much later.

Rishab Rikhiram, Anoushka Shankar and the question of lineage

February 21, 2026 12:38 pm

The young sitar player's claim of being Ravi Shankar's disciple has been refuted by Anoushka Shankar. Who gets to inherit a guru?

Rishab Sharma fires back at Anoushka Shankar with proof as she denies he was father Ravi Shankar's disciple

February 20, 2026 6:13 pm

After musician Anoushka Shankar denied claims of Rishab Rikhiram Sharma being her father Pandit Ravi Shankar’s last disciple, he has hit back with proof photos and official statement.

Anoushka Shankar on Rishabh Rikhiram being called Ravi Shankar’s ‘last disciple’: 'My father was never his guru'

February 13, 2026 8:29 pm

Anoushka Shankar clarified that Rishabh Sharma was never formally Pandit Ravi Shankar’s disciple, even as the sitarist has previously described the maestro as his guru and a defining influence.

Arijit Singh's first concert with Anoushka Shankar after Bollywood playback exit

Arijit Singh returns to stage in Kolkata with Anoushka Shankar after playback retirement: 'I am so nervous'. Watch

February 09, 2026 9:01 am

Arijit Singh made a return to the stage in Kolkata, performing with Anoushka Shankar in his first show after retiring from playback singing. Fans termed his performance 'pure talent'.

Why Anoushka Shankar chose presence over prestige by skipping the Grammys

‘It feels really good NOT to be in LA’: Sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar reveals why she skipped the Grammys this year; the mental cost of chasing recognition

February 03, 2026 3:00 pm

Despite two Grammy nominations, sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar chose to stay away from the ceremony, saying the stress, spending and pressure took a toll on her mental health.

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In Pictures: Anoushka Shankar on her India tour

December 19, 2022 6:00 pm

Anoushka Shankar wowed people with her performance

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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.