On Tuesday morning, the world of music lost its another gem - Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma ji, famous santoor player and music composer.
The 84-year-old maestro suffered a heart attack and breathed his last in Mumbai, family sources confirmed to PTI.
"He had a severe heart attack at around 9 am... He was active and was to perform in Bhopal next week. He was on regular dialysis but was still was active," the family source told PTI.
Sarod player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan sahab tweeted, "The passing away of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharmaji marks the end of an era. He was the pioneer of Santoor and his contribution is unparalleled. For me, it’s a personal loss and I will miss him no end. May his soul rest in peace. His music lives on forever! Om Shanti".
- Shiv Kumar Sharma was born in Jammu in 1938 and is believed to be the first musician to have played Indian classical music on the santoor. He was also honoured with Padma Shri in 1991 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001.
Him and legendary flautist Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia made up the duo Shiv-Hari and together, they gave the music for an array of films by Yash Chopra such as Silsila, Lamhe and Chandni.
People from the music and film fraternity, politicians, netizens, among others have started pouring their condolences.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences via tweet writing, "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".
We at the Su-Niti News condole the sudden demise of the legend and pay our heartiest reverence.
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