Birth anniversary special: Five times Pandit Ravi Shankar swept us off our feet with his mesmerising music!

The sitar maestro not only gave the world a whole new dimension of Indian music but also emerged as a major game-changer at the international music arena.

New Delhi: One of the India's most loved musicians, Pandit Ravi Shankar, was born on the same date 96 years back and, today, we are celebrating his birth anniversary by remembering the best of his works.

The sitar maestro not only gave the world a whole new dimension of Indian music but also emerged as a major game-changer in the international music arena. The music legend is known for his melodious amalgamations with the western music touch.

So, in order to rejoice this special day, we bring to you some of the most memorable works of this Bharat Ratna awardee: