Musician

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, born on July 1, 1938, is a distinguished Indian musician name known for his expertise with the Bansuri. Starting with vocals and mastering the flute under Bholanath Prasanna, the legend has collaborated globally with musicians like John McLaughlin and Ken Lauber. 

Besides film compositions, he serves as the artistic director at the Rotterdam Music Conservatory. As the founder of Vrindavan Gurukul, Hariprasad Chaurasia imparts training in Bansuri through the ancient Guru-Shishya tradition. Honored with Padma Bhushan in 1992 and Padma Vibhushan in 2000, Chaurasia is a renowned musician globally.

Born on April 7, 1920, Pandit Ravi Shankar was a classical music composer and Sitar Maestro. Initially a dancer, he transitioned to the Sitar under Allauddin Khan in 1938. His musical journey included composing for Satyajit Ray, serving as a music director for All India Radio, and touring globally from 1956, boosting Indian Classical Music's popularity. 

Noteworthy collaborations with Yehudi Menuhin and George Harrison expanded its influence. this great musician of India's tireless efforts to promote Indian classical music earned him numerous honors, including Padma Bhushan (1967), Padma Vibhushan (1981), and Bharat Ratna (1999).

Born on January 13, 1938, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma is one of the most popular Indian musicians. Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, he's not just a music composer but also a skilled Santoor player. Introduced to Santoor at 13, he made it a popular classical instrument. 

His 1967 album Call of the Valley with Hariprasad Chaurasia and Brij Bhushan Kabra was a massive hit. Known for the Shiv-Hari music duo, he received Padma Shri in 1991 and Padma Vibhushan in 2001.