Shiv Kumar Sharma

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Santoor Maestro Shiv Kumar Sharma Cremated With Gun Salute & Full State Honours

Veteran Santoor maestro Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma was given full state honours at the time of cremation, on May 11. Reportedly, Sharma (83) died due to a heart attack on May 10. Sharma was an eminent classical musician, who was known for taking Santoor (folk instrument), to the international stage. Sharma's sons Rahul and Rohit performed the last rites and then he was honoured with a gun salute.

Wed, 11 May 2022 - 06:53 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: shiv kumar sharma, Santoor, J&K, Musician, Classical Music

Shivkumar Sharma

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Renowned Santoor Player Shivkumar Sharma Passes Away At 84

Famous classical musician of India and Santoor player, Pt Shivkumar Sharma passed away at his Mumbai residence, on May 10. He died of a heart attack, confirmed his secretary Dinesh. This has ended an era of classical musicals, as Sharma was renowned in classical music, taking it to global success. Expressing condolences, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "Our cultural world is poorer with the demise of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma Ji".

Tue, 10 May 2022 - 02:35 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Shivkumar Sharma, Santoor, Musical Instrument, Classical Music, PM Modi

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