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The legendary Indian tabla player and composer passed away on December 15 leaving a void in hearts of many Indians and people around the world. In the music fraternity, Anoushka Shankar reacted to the news on Instagram calling it 'devastating'

The youngster was greeted with bouquets, garlands, and celebratory dhol after emerging from the Chennai airport exit

Throughout his more than six-decade long career, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue the art form but also became the ambassador of Indian music globally