Anoushka Shankar's Sitar Damaged by Air India

Anoushka Shankar, an internationally acclaimed sitarist, publicly criticized India after her sitar was severely damaged during a recent flight. Despite paying an additional handling fee and using a protective case, the instrument arrived with visible cracks. Anoushka Shankar expressed her devastation and questioned India's handling, highlighting that this was her first time flying with them in many years and that such damage had never occurred before. The incident has garnered significant attention on social media, with fellow artists and fans expressing support for Anoushka Shankar and urging India to take responsibility. As of now, India has not issued a formal statement regarding the incident.