Rag Anurag by Ravishankar [Hardcover]

"Raga Anuraga" is not just an autobiography of Ravi Shankar but more. It encapsulates the essence of his lifelong experiences, pains, and sorrows. Written in a candid and flowing style, this great and talented man offers a heartfelt self-revelation that can perhaps only be compared to his soulful sitar playing.

In "Raga Anuraga," Ravi Shankar shares details about his family, including honest admissions about his wife, Annapurna. The book also mentions his guru, Ustad Allauddin Khan, as well as contemporaneous sitar maestros like Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan, Ustad Amir Khan, Ustad Gulam Ali Khan, Siddheshwari Devi, and Begum Akhtar.

Through vivid descriptions and meticulous details, the book brings to life a living, breathing Ravi Shankar, making readers feel as if he is standing before them, speaking. "Raga Anuraga" has sparked much debate, protest, and anticipation. Such an honest and noble autobiography has rarely been published in any Indian language, not just Bengali.