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7. Pandit Ravi Shankar Passed Away

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, one of India's best known musicians, died in San Diego on 11 December.

The whole nation mourned this great talent's death and according to a message from Prime Minister's Office (PMO), "an era has passed away with Pt. Ravishankar. The nation joins me to pay tributes to his unsurpassable genius, his art and his humility," reported IANS.

"A national treasure and global ambassador of India's cultural heritage," it added.

India's Ambassador to US Nirupama Rao tweeted: "Pandit Ravi Shankar. Mourn passing of a musical genius and gentle soul. Attended his last concert Nov in Calif. He played with such passion."

He was named the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, a day after his death. Later on, US Indians insisted the Oscar authority to follow this example and honour his life.

Shankar was settled in California, with his wife Sukanya.