Movies by Ravi Shankar
As part of the cast:
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George Harrison: Beautiful Stranger (2009)
Cast: George Harrison, George Martin, Paul McCartney …
From the 1943 birth of "the quiet Beatle" to his early death in 2001, this film traces the life and times of the group's lead guitarist -- the revered and enigmatic George Harrison --…
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Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2007)
Cast: Philip Glass, Ravi Shankar, Woody Allen …
Directed by: Scott Hicks
Filmmaker Scott Hicks takes you behind the scenes to spend a year in the life of legendary composer Philip Glass as he travels the globe writing and recording music. Featuring exclusive…
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Palm World Voices: Vedic Path (2005)
Cast: A.R. Rahman, Ali Akbar Khan, Sheila Chandra …
Experience the sights and sounds of India in this fascinating tour through one of the world's most exciting and geographically diverse nations. India's landscape ranges from the…
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George Harrison: From Beatles to Self-Realization (2003)
Cast: George Harrison, Philippe Auliac, Ravi Shankar …
George Harrison, "The Quiet Beatle," always seemed more introspective -- musically and personally -- than the rest of the group. On this video that's a must-see for Harrison fans, the…
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The Song of The Little Road (2003)
Cast: Martin Scorsese, Ismail Merchant, Ravi Shankar …
Directed by: Priyanka Kumar
The films of Satyajit Ray were profoundly influential yet little seen, their originals only recently found disintegrating in Bengal. This quiet documentary restores to light the auteur's…
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Pandit Ravi Shankar: A Man and His Music (2002)
Cast: Ravi Shankar
This program examines the life, career and widespread influence of Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, including clips of Shankar's fervent live performances and interviews with George…
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Ravi Shankar: The Concert for World Peace (1993)
Cast: Ravi Shankar, Partho Sarathy, Zakire Hussain …
Joined by protégé Sarodist Partho Sarathy and famous tabla player Zakire Hussain, Grammy-winning sitar player-composer Ravi Shankar performs at the Concert for World Peace,…
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The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
Cast: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Eric Clapton …
Organized by Beatles guitarist George Harrison to raise funds for UNICEF's relief efforts for victims of war in Bangladesh, this landmark concert features an all-star lineup of talent,…
As a director:
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Varusumellam Vasantham (2002)
Directed by: Ravi Shankar
Two brothers who are complete opposites compete for the affections of a lovely lady in first-time director Ravi Shankar's lighthearted romance. Ambitious and worldly, Ramesh (Kunal) has…