Anoushka Shankar's sitar damaged on Air India flight

Anoushka Shankar's sitar was significantly damaged during an Air India flight, despite being in a hard case and having a handling fee paid. The Grammy-nominated sitarist expressed devastation on Instagram, questioning how the instrument sustained cracks and noting this is the first such incident after many years of air travel. This event reignites concerns among musicians about airlines mishandling fragile instruments, a recurring issue for many artists.