Sri Lankan News

The President presented an award to the musician, extending his best wishes for his music career. Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywerdene  and President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunge were present at this memorable occasion.

Ravi Shanker is the Indian-born superstar musician who helped introduce the Sitar to the West. His virtuosity on the instrument has made him the musician that all other Sitar players look up to and idolize. Shankar began performing as a teen in the 1930s. He was awarded the highest civilian honour the “Bharat Ratna” in 1999 and received three Grammy Awards. He has contributed to around 200 movies and honoured with many film fare awards.

Ravi Shankar paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporations last morning. He observed almost all divisions of the Corporation. He was very much attracted by the Records Library of the Corporation.

Courtesy: Government Information Department