Anoushka Shankar's Heartbreak: Air India Slammed for Damaging her Rare Sitar Despite Handling Fee

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Grammy-nominated musician Anoushka Shankar is speaking out against Air India after her prized sitar was damaged during a recent flight, despite the airline charging a handling fee. The daughter of late sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar expressed her deep frustration and devastation on Instagram, questioning how the airline could be so careless with her instrument. In a video posted on Wednesday, Anoushka shared her experience and criticized Air India's handling of her sitar. She mentioned that this was her first time flying with the airline in a long time and that she was shocked by the damage, which she described as the worst she had experienced in 15-17 years. The video shows the cracks on her sitar, and Anoushka asked, "How have you done this?" She also noted that she had special cases for her instrument and had paid a handling fee, but despite this, her sitar was still damaged. Anoushka's post attracted an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians, with many calling on Air India to address the issue. The musician has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards, including Best Global Music Album for her latest work, Chapter III: We Return to Light. The incident has raised concerns about the airline's handling of fragile and valuable items, and it remains to be seen how Air India will respond to Anoushka's criticism.