Pandit Ravi Shankar was a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer, celebrated for his role in popularizing Indian classical music worldwide. Born on April 7, 1920, in Varanasi, India, he began his musical training at a young age and later became a prominent figure in the global music scene. Throughout his career, Ravi Shankar collaborated with various artists, including George Harrison of The Beatles, bridging cultural gaps through music. He received numerous awards, including the Grammy Award, and was instrumental in introducing the sitar to Western audiences, leaving a lasting legacy in both Indian and global music.