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{{Short description|Indian violinist}}


{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Nandini Shankar
| birth_name =
|alias =
| image = Nandini Shankar (Violinist).jpg
| caption =
| birth_place =[[Mumbai]], India
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|1|7}}
| death_date =
| instrument = [[Violin]]
| genre = [[Hindustani classical music]], [[Jazz fusion|Fusion]]
| occupation = [[Violin]]ist
| years_active =
| website = {{URL|www.nandinishankar.com}}
}}

'''Nandini Shankar''' is an Indian violinist who performs Hindustani classical music and fusion. She is the daughter of [[Sangeeta Shankar]]<ref>{{Citation
| title = Sangeeta Shankar - The Legacy Continues
| url = http://www.sangeetashankar.com/legacy.html
| access-date = 2014-09-23
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150411080822/http://www.sangeetashankar.com/legacy.html
| archive-date = 2015-04-11
| url-status = dead
}}</ref> and granddaughter of [[N. Rajam]].<ref>[[N. Rajam]]</ref>

== Early life ==
Shankar started her training when she was 3 years old and gave her first public performance at 8. She gave her first full-fledged solo performance at the age of 13 years.<ref>{{Citation
| title = Nandini Shankar's Official Website
| url=https://www.nandinishankar.com
}}</ref> She plays violin in the ''Gayaki Ang''.

== Personal life ==
Nandini Shanker is grand daughter of Indian violinist [[Padma Bhushan]] [[N. Rajam]] and her mother Dr Sangeeta Shanker is also highly acclaimed violinist. Nandini married the renowned Carnatic music fusion artist, [[Mahesh Raghvan]] on 9 May 2021.

== Education ==
Nandini Shankar excelled in [[Academy|academics]]. She completed her [[graduation]] in commerce, and is a qualified Indian [[Chartered accountant|Chartered Accountant]] (ICAI). She completed her M.A. in Music.

== Performing career ==

Shankar performed at [[Carnegie Hall]]<ref name="carnegie">{{Citation
|title = Carnegie Hall
|url = http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2015/10/16/0830/PM/Kaushiki-Chakrabortys-Sakhi/
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150604031942/http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2015/10/16/0830/PM/Kaushiki-Chakrabortys-Sakhi/
|url-status = dead
|archive-date = 2015-06-04
}}</ref> in 2016, [[Théâtre de la Ville]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sangeeta Shankar and daughters |url=https://www.theatredelaville-paris.com/en/spectacles/saison-2021-2022/musiques/sangeeta-shankar-and-daughters |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Théâtre de la ville de Paris |language=en}}</ref> in 2021 and [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|The Esplanade]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=C. to I. News |date=2023-09-25 |title=From singer Armaan Malik’s stage debut in Singapore to ‘killarious’ Tamil comedy, Kalaa Utsavam 2023 brings the full range of Indian performance arts |url=https://www.connectedtoindia.com/from-singer-armaan-maliks-stage-debut-in-singapore-to-killarious-tamil-comedy-kalaa/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI |language=en}}</ref> in 2023. Countries in which she has performed include the United States,<ref name="carnegie" /> Canada,<ref name="europalia" /> New Zealand,<ref name="nz">{{Citation
| title = Young Violin Master to perform in New Zealand next month
| url=https://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/young-violin-master-to-perform-in-new-zealand-next-month/
}}</ref> Switzerland ,<ref name="switzerland">{{Citation
| title = Indisches Konzert mit Nandini Shankar
| url=https://rietberg.ch/en/calendar/5359
}}</ref> the [[United Kingdom]],<ref name="uk">{{Citation
| title = Indika: Evening Raga - Ragini & Nandini Shankar
| url = https://www.milapfest.com/events/indika-evening-raga-ragini-nandini-shankar/
| access-date = 2018-08-26
| archive-date = 2020-09-20
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200920114455/https://www.milapfest.com/events/indika-evening-raga-ragini-nandini-shankar/
| url-status = dead
}}</ref> France, [[Germany]], Belgium,<ref name="europalia" /> Venice, Luxembourg,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jalsa – IBCL |url=https://ibcl.lu/jalsa/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> Greece, [[Netherlands]],<ref name="meru" /> Hungary, the UAE,<ref>{{Citation
| title = Hindustani Violin Concert
| url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/hindustani-violin-concert-in-dubai
| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020020117/http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/hindustani-violin-concert-in-dubai
| url-status=dead
| archive-date=October 20, 2015
}}</ref> Bahrain,<ref>{{Cite web |title=All-women classical band enthrals audience |url=https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1311350}}</ref> Bangladesh,<ref name="bengal">{{Citation
| title = Violins charm Bengal classical fest
| url=http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/musical-marvel-continues-180106
}}</ref> Malaysia,<ref name="malaysia" /> Sri Lanka, Indonesia<ref name="indonesia">{{Citation
| title = Sakhi: Bold and beautiful
| url=https://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/young-violin-master-to-perform-in-new-zealand-next-month/
}}</ref> and Singapore.<ref>{{Citation
| title = Nandini Shankar
| url=https://www.nandinishankar.com
}}</ref>
She has performed at festivals including the [[Europalia]],<ref name="europalia">{{Citation
| title = Europalia
| url = http://www.europalia.eu/archives/india/en/article/three-generations_141.html
| access-date = 2014-09-23
| archive-date = 2018-10-31
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181031005315/https://europalia.eu/archives/india/en/article/three-generations_141.html
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>
[[Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival]],<ref>{{Citation
| title = DNA Syndication
| url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna_photogallery_editorial_images/pid=DNPUN9411
}}</ref>
<ref>{{Citation
| title = DNA India - Pune's Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav ends on a soulful note
| url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-punes-sawai-gandharva-mahotsav-ends-on-a-soulful-note-1624710
}}</ref>
<ref>{{Citation
| title = Mid-Day Archives: Performance by 3 generations of family steals show on final day
| url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/performance-by-3-generations-of-family-steals-show-on-final-day/145660
}}</ref>
Yaksha (festival),<ref>Yaksha (festival)</ref>
[[Saptak Festival of Music]],<ref>{{Citation
| title = Saptak Annual Festival
| url=https://imcradiodotnet.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/saptak-annual-festival-2010-viraasat-1st-till-13th-jan-2010/
}}</ref>
Aarohi for Pancham Nishad,<ref>{{Citation
| title = Pancham Nishad - Past Events
| url = http://www.panchamnishad.com/past-events1.html
| access-date = 2014-09-23
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140623163004/http://www.panchamnishad.com/past-events1.html
| archive-date = 2014-06-23
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>
[[ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan]],<ref name="itc">{{Citation
| title = ITC - Sangeet Sammelan
| url=http://www.itcsra.org/sra_sammelan/itcsammelan_del_0910.html
}}</ref>
MERU in Netherlands,<ref name="meru">{{Citation
| title = MERU Concerts - Three Generations
| url=http://concert.meru-mvu.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Concert_Spring_2014_NL.pdf
}}</ref>
Jaya Smriti organised by [[Hema Malini]],<ref>{{Citation
| title = Solaris Event Archives
| url = http://www.solarisimages.com/archive_event_gallery.php?id=4291
| access-date = 2014-09-23
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052538/http://www.solarisimages.com/archive_event_gallery.php?id=4291
| archive-date = 2016-03-04
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>
Temple of Fine Arts,<ref name="malaysia">{{Citation
| title = Thyagaraja Tansen Music Festival, The Temple of Fine Arts, Malaysia
| url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/thyagaraja-tansen-music-festival-kick-start-9-feb
}}</ref>
Bhilwara Sur Sangam,<ref>{{Citation
| title = Bhilwara Group presents music festival
| url=https://article.wn.com/view/2013/03/30/Bhilwara_Group_presents_music_festival/
}}</ref> The Association of Performing Arts of India,<ref>{{Citation
| title = Gallery, The Association of Performing Arts of India
| url=http://www.apaiart.com/gallery.html
| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091021062618/http://www.apaiart.com/gallery.html
| url-status=usurped
| archive-date=October 21, 2009
}}</ref>
[[T. N. Krishnan]] Foundation,<ref>{{Citation
| title = Parampara, T. N. Krishnan Foundation
| url = http://www.tnkrishnan-foundation.org/2007_11_01_archive.html
| access-date = 2014-09-23
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233345/http://www.tnkrishnan-foundation.org/2007_11_01_archive.html
| archive-date = 2016-03-03
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>
Delhi International Arts Festival,<ref>{{Citation
| title = Delhi International Arts Festival
| url=http://www.diaf.in/diaf2007_2.html
}}</ref>
Bengal Music Foundation,<ref name="bengal" />
and [[Dover Lane Music Conference]].<ref>{{Citation
| title = Dover Lane Music Conference
| url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dover-lane-music-conference-three-generation-violinists-26139.html
}}</ref> She has been telecast in [[Idea Jalsa]]<ref>{{Citation
| title = Youtube, Payoji Maine - Bhajan (Dr. N. Rajam, Sangeeta Shankar, Ragini Shankar & Nandini Shankar)
| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa3ROJ2P3Wg
}}</ref> and made a music video with her sister [[Ragini Shankar]].<ref>{{Citation
| title = Legendary Legacy, Record Label
| url = http://legendarylegacy.com/view_au_vi.php?enc_prod_id=8ebda540cbcc4d7336496819a46a1b68
| access-date = 2014-09-23
| archive-date = 2016-03-04
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070022/http://legendarylegacy.com/view_au_vi.php?enc_prod_id=8ebda540cbcc4d7336496819a46a1b68
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>

Nandini Shankar and her sister [[Ragini Shankar|Ragini]] have been signed by Decca Records US, a part of Universal Music Group for a full-length music album for their musical ensemble 'Taraana’.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-14 |title=Violinists Ragini and Nandini Shankar’s debut album infuses global sounds |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/sister-act-23275139 |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> She regularly releases singles with her husband [[Mahesh Raghvan]]. She is a part of Sakhi, India's first all-girl Indian classical musical band, formed by [[Kaushiki Chakraborty]].<ref>{{Citation
| title = First All Women's Classical Band, Sakhi
| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/Kaushiki-Chakraborty-forms-first-all-womens-classical-band-Sakhi/articleshow/45940344.cms
}}</ref> She is also a part of 'inStrings', a fusion band combining various genres from across the world.

She resides in Mumbai.

== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Month/Year of Release
!Name
!Genre
!Artist(s)
!Type
!Label
|-
|December 2023
|Orange to Red
|Indian Classical
|Nandini Shankar, Abhishek Mishra
|Album
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|September 2023
|Meeting of the Ragas
|Indian Fusion
|Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Mahesh Raghvan & Nandini Shankar
|-
|July 2023
|A Billion Stars
|Indian Fusion
|Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|June 2023
|Taraana
|Indian Fusion
|Nandini Shankar, Ragini Shankar
|Album
|Verve Label Group
|-
|June 2023
|Na Maanoongi
|Indian Fusion
|Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|March 2021
|The Khamaj Connection
|Indian Fusion
|Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|August 2020
|Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo (Violin)
|Ghazal
|Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Nandini Shankar
|-
|December 2019
|The Kapi Dance
|Indian Fusion
|Mahesh Raghvan, Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|August 2019
|Raga Livewire
|Indian Fusion
|Nandini Shankar, Rhythm Shaw
|Single
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|June 2019
|Immerse
|Indian Classical
|Nandini Shankar, Ojas Adhiya
|Album
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|April 2019
|Saffron Nirvana
|Indian Classical/Devotional
|Nandini Shankar, Ojas Adhiya
|Single
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|-
|March 2019
|Naina More
|Indian Semi-Classical
|Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Strumm Sound
|-
|February 2019
|Yaad Piya Ki Aaye
|Indian Semi-Classical
|Nandini Shankar
|Single
|Strumm Sound
|-
|June 2017
|Kaushikis Sakhi
|Indian Classical
|Sakhi
|Album
|Saregama
|-
|March 2006
|Three Generations
on the Violin
|Indian Classical
|N. Rajam, Sangeeta Shankar,
Ragini Shankar, Nandini Shankar,

Vinayak Netke
|Video
Album
|Legendary Legacy Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
|}

== Awards and honours ==
<br>
Jaya Smriti presented by Hema Malini, 2012<br>
Jashn-e-Youngistan presented by the Vice-President of India, [Venkaiah Naidu], 2018
<ref>{{Citation
| title = Jashn-E-Youngistan 2018 honoured violinsts Ragini Shankar and Nandini Shankar
| url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/news24online-epaper-newsonline/jashn+e+youngistan+2018+honoured+violinsts+ragini+shankar+and+nandini+shankar-newsid-102297839
}}</ref>

==References==
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