Published 13:10 IST, April 15th 2020

A R Rahman, Jagjit Singh and other popular Indian musicians who received global fame

The Indian music industry boasts of several legendary musicians like Jagjit Singh and A R Rahman who have received global fame. Read more about them.

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Indian music industry has some very talented individuals who have aced in ir particular fields of playing a musical instrument and composing songs.  Apart from being famous in India, se musicians have also me it big globally and me country proud. Here are some very popular names you might have heard about, who have achieved success globally.

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Indian musicians who me a name on global map

A R Rahman

A R Rahman was termed as Mozart of Mras because he is a musician, composer, singer and director. He has been conferred with Pma Shri and has also received numerous awards. His remarkable work is recognised globally. Some of A R Rahman's jingles are also used in vertisements.

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R D Burman

R D Burman introduced Hindi film industry to Western music. Back n, his music was invative and fresh to Indian ears. He was heavily inspired by Western music, especially Arabian and Persian. R D Burman heavily influenced next generation in terms of music and his songs are still heard and reme in India and overseas. 

Jagjit Singh

Jagjit Singh is fondly kwn as Ghazal King. He was a rewned Indian singer, writer, and musician. He achieved incredible success with his soulful and mesmerizing voice, ranging from romantic melodies to s compositions. His songs which released under his four albums became popular over time and Jagjit Singh also held a few concerts abro. 

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Pandit Ravi Shankar

Pandit Ravi Shankar was a world-rewned Sitarist and a music composer. He was a prolific Hindustani musician who often even composed ballet. He was one such musician to receive five presidential awards and even won Bharat Ratna. It was reported that he h a close relationship with George Harrison of Beatles and even taught him to play guitar.

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Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was an Indian musician of global fame and was also a rewned santoor player who is single-handedly responsible for making instrument widely popular in classical music. He won Pma Shri and Pma Vibhushan awards and even won accoles around world. His compositions for blockbuster film Silsila and Chandni are a manifestation of his musical brilliance.

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13:10 IST, April 15th 2020