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Ananda Shankar Ananda Shankar

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Ananda Shankar (11 December 1942 – 26 March 1999) was an Indian sitar player, singer, and composer whose music blended Western and Eastern musical styles. He was married to dancer and choreographer Tanusree Shankar.

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Ananda Shankar — verified Korean artist. Agency: Real World Records.

Details

• Genre: world music
• Awards: National Film Award for Best Music Direction

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-17 · 4 verified snapshots.

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