Santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma dies; PM Modi offers condolences
Legendary santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma died of a heart attack in Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday. He was 84.
The veteran musician, who gave the little-known instrument an exalted status with his art, was one of India's most well known classical musicians.
According to reports, he was suffering from renal ailments. He was active and was due to perform in Bhopal next week.
The maestro had a severe heart attack at around 9 am.m informed the family source.
As per media reports, his last rites will take place from his residence Rajeev Apts, Zig Zag Road, Pali Hill. Bandra.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the legendary musician, saying, "Our cultural world is poorer with the demise of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma Ji. He popularised the Santoor at a global level. His music will continue to enthral the coming generations. I fondly remember my interactions with him. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
The Jammu-born artiste was also a recipient of Padma Vibhushan. He is also believed to be the first musician to have played Indian classical music on the santoor, a folk instrument from Jammu and Kashmir.
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