Anoushka Shankar

Updated: October 6, 2025

Name: Anoushka Shankar
Birth Name: Anoushka Hemangini Shankar
Date of Birth: June 9, 1981 (age 44 years)
Origin: London, England
Gender: Female
Height (cm): 168
Nationality: British, American
Father: Ravi Shankar
Mother: Sukanya Rajan
Sister: Norah Jones
Husband: Joe Wright (2010–2018)
Children: Zubin, Mohan
Occupation: Sitarist, Composer
Genres: Indian Classical, Crossover, World Music

Biography & Career:
Anoushka Shankar is an acclaimed sitarist and composer whose artistry bridges traditions of Indian classical music with contemporary sounds. The biography of the artist begins in London, where she was born in 1981, before moving between India and the United States during her childhood. The father was the legendary Ravi Shankar, and the mother is Sukanya Rajan. Music entered her life early, and by her teenage years she was already performing on stage alongside her family. She grew up surrounded by creative influences, including her sister Norah Jones, and learned deeply from her parents, which shaped her artistic path.

The career has expanded across decades with numerous recordings, live projects, and collaborations that earned multiple Grammy nominations. Her work often addresses social themes while pushing the boundaries of what a sitar performance can be. Audiences continue to follow international tours, eagerly checking schedules for upcoming events, concerts, and the next Anoushka Shankar tour.

In personal life, she was married to film director Joe Wright, listed as Anoushka Shankar husband from 2010 until 2018. They share two children, both sons, named Zubin and Mohan. Mentions of a boyfriend in recent years have surfaced in media, but she remains private about relationships. At 44, the age reflects maturity and depth in her music, while her artistry continues to evolve. Interest in her height and other details is often noted by fans, though her presence on stage is what leaves the strongest impression.

Her catalogue is wide, with many admired Anoushka Shankar songs and full works like Rise, Traveller, Traces of You, and Land of Gold, which showcase creativity and versatility. Each project reflects a journey, blending sitar with orchestral textures, electronica, and collaborations that span cultures.

Anoushka Shankar Works:
Rise
Traveller
Traces of You
Land of Gold
Breathing Under Water