Who among the following is/was a famous sitarist?

Correct option is A

Ans.(a)Ravi Shankar

Sol.Ravi Shankar was a world-renowned sitarist who popularized Indian classical music globally. He is celebrated for his virtuosity on the sitar and his contributions to the classical music tradition. He played a key role in bridging the gap between Indian and Western music.

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• Ravi Shankar was instrumental in introducing the sitar to a global audience, performing in major international venues and collaborating with Western musicians like George Harrison of The Beatles.
• He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and several international awards for his contributions to music.
• Ravi Shankar's innovations in Indian classical music and his role in the fusion of Western and Indian musical styles left an indelible mark on both the classical and popular music worlds.

Additional Information:

• (b) Ustad Bismillah Khan: A famous shehnai maestro, known for his contributions to classical music, but not a sitarist.
• (c) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi: Renowned for his contribution to Hindustani classical vocal music, specifically in the khayal tradition, not a sitarist.
• (d) Zakir Hussain: A celebrated tabla virtuoso known for his mastery of rhythm and percussion, not a sitarist.