Zoom News : May 10, 2022, 06:31 PM
Indian musician and santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma passed away due to cardiac arrest in Mumbai. He was 84 years old. He was suffering from kidney related problems for the last six months and was on dialysis. According to the information given by Dinesh, secretary of Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma died around 8.30 am today. At the same time, his last rites will be held at his residence Rajiv Aaps, Zig Zag Road, Pali Hill, Bandra. However, the timing of the funeral has not been announced yet. Let us tell you that Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma had an important contribution in the world of cinema. The duo of Shiv Kumar Sharma and Hari Prasad Chaurasia, popularly known as 'Shiv-Hari' in Bollywood, gave music to many superhit songs. The most famous of these was 'Mere Haathon Mein Nau Nau Chudiyan' from the film 'Chandni' which was picturized on the late actress Sridevi.
The concert was to be held on May 15According to the information received, the concert of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma was going to be held on 15 May. Many people were desperate to hear the sound of the notes. Lakhs of people were waiting to brighten up their evening with the jugalbandi of Shiv-Hari (Shiv Kumar Sharma and Hari Prasad Chaurasia). But alas, a few days before the event, Shiv Kumar Sharma said goodbye to this world forever.
Vishal Dadlani expressed griefExpressing grief, Vishal Dadlani wrote, another big loss to the music world. Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma is irreplaceable. His playing redefined Indian music as well as the santoor. His film songs with Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia ji. May God give strength to his family, fans and students.
Prime Minister paid tributePaying tribute to Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "The demise of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ji will have a profound impact on our cultural world. He popularized the santoor globally. His music will continue to enchant generations to come. I remember very well my conversation with him. Condolences to his family and fans. Peace.
The concert was to be held on May 15According to the information received, the concert of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma was going to be held on 15 May. Many people were desperate to hear the sound of the notes. Lakhs of people were waiting to brighten up their evening with the jugalbandi of Shiv-Hari (Shiv Kumar Sharma and Hari Prasad Chaurasia). But alas, a few days before the event, Shiv Kumar Sharma said goodbye to this world forever.
Vishal Dadlani expressed griefExpressing grief, Vishal Dadlani wrote, another big loss to the music world. Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma is irreplaceable. His playing redefined Indian music as well as the santoor. His film songs with Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia ji. May God give strength to his family, fans and students.
Prime Minister paid tributePaying tribute to Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "The demise of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ji will have a profound impact on our cultural world. He popularized the santoor globally. His music will continue to enchant generations to come. I remember very well my conversation with him. Condolences to his family and fans. Peace.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2022