write a biography of Ravi Shankar based on the hints given below (introduction, birth, parents, music career, famous for, influenced by, achievement, famous book, death) with in 100 words.
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Ravi Shankar KBE (Bengali pronunciation: [ˈrobi ˈʃɔŋkor]; born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury,[2] spelled Ravindra Shankar Chowdhury in Sanskrit;[3] 7 April 1920 – 11 December 2012), whose name is often preceded by the title Pandit (Master), was an Indian sitar virtuoso and a composer. He became the world's best-known exponent of North Indian classical music, in the second half of the 20th century,[4] and influenced many other musicians throughout the world. Shankar was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1999.
Background information
Birth name
Ravindra Shankar Chowdhury
Born
7 April 1920
Benares, Benares State, British India
(now Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of India)
Died
11 December 2012 (aged 92)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
Indian classical music
Occupation(s)
Musician composer