Personal Life
He had married Amala Shankar and they had a son Ananda Shankar in 1942, and a daughter Mamata Shankar born in 1955. While Ananda Shankar was a musician and music composer who trained with Dr. Lalmani Misra rather than his uncle, Ravi Shankar, and in time became known for his fusion music, encompassing both Western and Indian music styles. Mamata Shankar, a dancer like her parents, became a noted actress, working in films by Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, she also runs 'Udayan Dance Company' in Kolkata, and travels extensive through the world.
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