Indian President Pranab Mukherjee confers the Padma Shri to musician Ravindra Jain during a civil investiture ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, April 8, 2015. The Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the country. (AP Photo / Manish Swarup)

RAVINDRA JAIN

Born visually impaired, Jain started singing at a very young age and took his passion to a new high when he joined the Indian music industry, becoming one of the most notable music directors of the 1970s. He was so dedicated towards his work that when, during one of the recording sessions, his father passed away, but he still did not leave the recording room until the recordings were finalized. Apart from composing various ‘super-hit’ songs for Hindi movies, he had also launched several private albums which were praised by many.

– SHREYA PAREEK

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