Rishiraj sharma biography for kids
Rishiraj sharma biography for kids
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Rishab Rikhiram Sharma
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma | |
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Born | (1998-09-17) September 17, 1998 (age 26) Delhi, India |
Nationality | Indian-American |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Queens College |
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Website | www.rishabsharma.com |
Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma (born September 17, 1998) is an Indian-born, New York-based sitarist, music producer, composer, and mental health advocate.[1] He is known for his innovative approach to classical Indian music and his efforts to promote mental health awareness.[2] Sharma is the youngest and final disciple of sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar.
Early life and education
Sharma was born in Delhi, India, into the Rikhi Ram family, renowned for its legacy of master luthiers who have crafted instruments for prominent sitar musicians. At 10, his father, Sanjay Rikhiram Sharma, introduced him to the sitar and nurtured his e