Who among the following musicians is given credit for collaborating with the famous band ‘The Beatles’?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Pandit Ravi Shankar.
· Pandit Ravi Shankar is credited with collaborating with the famous band ‘The Beatles.’
· He was a virtuoso sitar player and introduced Indian classical music to the Western audience, notably influencing George Harrison of The Beatles.
· Their collaboration significantly impacted the band's music, leading to the incorporation of Indian musical elements in their songs, such as "Norwegian Wood" and "Within You Without You."
· Shankar was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1999.
· From 1986 to 1992, he served as a nominated member of Rajya Sabha, the upper chamber of the Parliament of India.
Information Booster:
· Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma: Renowned for his expertise in the santoor, an Indian classical instrument, but not associated with The Beatles.
· Pandit Bhimsen Joshi: A legendary Hindustani classical vocalist known for his powerful and expressive singing but had no collaboration with The Beatles.
· Pandit Kumar Gandharva: A noted classical singer known for his unique style and compositions, but not linked to The Beatles.