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February 9, 2000

Pandit Ravi Shankar to get French award

France is awarding its highest civilian honour to sitar genius Pandit Ravi Shankar, according to news agency reports. The 79 year-old Shankar will receive the Commander of the Legion of Honour for his contribution to music.

Pandit Shankar is the second Indian to receive the award – film director Satyajit Ray won it in 1989.

- nriol.com report

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