The Ajanta caves in India are thought to date to the 2$^{nd}$ century BC. Within the 29 caves are numerous impressive paintings of Buddhist scenes, the style of which would go on to influence other cultures in South East Asia, and eventually contemporary painters. The caves also contain beautiful sculpted idols, which are mentioned in the song أفرين أفرين (Afreen Afreen) by Indian songwriter Javed Akhtar and Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The latter passed away in 1997, however his nephew upholds the tradition, performing the song in 2016 as part of a Pakistani music show. The sculptors of the Ajanta idols, whoever they were, would surely be pleased to know that their masterpieces are now celebrated in youtube music videos.
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