Anoushka Shankar and Joe Wright

Popular sitarist Anoushka Shankar of Indian origin and husband Joe Wright, a British film director, have parted ways. "Joe Wright and Anoushka Shankar recently ended their marriage. All parties are committed to the welfare and happiness of their two beautiful children and ask that their privacy be respected. No further comments will be made on this matter," a representative for Wright released a statement from the couple.