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.
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Courtesy: Press Trust Of India