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Ravi Shankar

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Musician

Ravi Shankar

Indian sitar player (1920 to 2012)

Ravi Shankar was born on April 7, 1920 and died on December 11, 2012, aged 92.

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Born
April 7, 1920, Varanasi
Died
December 11, 2012
Zodiac sign
Aries
Country
India, British Raj
Known as
Musician

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  • Ravi Shankar was born on a Wednesday.
  • Ravi Shankar would have turned 106 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: October 7. Birthstone: Diamond.
  • Ravi Shankar belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Ravi Shankar born?

Ravi Shankar was born on April 7, 1920 and died on December 11, 2012, aged 92.

What is Ravi Shankar’s zodiac sign?

Aries, born April 7.

Does Ravi Shankar have an official website?

Yes: ravishankar.org.