Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Anoushka Shankar's Sitar Damaged on Air India Flight
Anoushka Shankar, a famous sitar player, shared a video on Instagram showing her sitar was badly damaged on an Air India flight.
The sitar had a big crack and is now unplayable.
She had paid extra money for special care, but it still got damaged.
This happened even though she has flown many times before without any issues.
People are upset about this because the sitar is very important to her and to Indian classical music.
Anoushka Shankar's sitar was severely damaged during an Air India flight.
The damage included a deep, semi-circular crack making the sitar unplayable.
Shankar had paid extra fees for special protective packing.
This incident occurred despite her having flown many times without issues.
She shared the incident on Instagram, sparking widespread concern.
- Who
- Anoushka Shankar, renowned sitarist
- What
- Her sitar was damaged during an Air India flight
- When
- Recently, as indicated by an Instagram video
- Where
- On an Air India flight
- Why
- Despite special protective packing and extra handling fees
- Person Involved
- Anoushka Shankar
- Item Damaged
- Sitar
- Airline
- Air India
- Special Handling
- Yes, with extra fees
- Damage Description
- Deep, semi-circular crack
- Instrument Condition
- Unplayable
- Social Media Platform
