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    Tributes pour in for Pandit Shivkumar Sharma from Bollywood celebs including Kajol, Farhan Akhtar, Shreya Ghoshal

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    Tributes pour in for Pandit Shivkumar Sharma from Bollywood celebs including Kajol, Farhan Akhtar, Shreya Ghoshal

    Indian santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma died at the age of 84


    Published:  May 10, 2022 19:19 Nilanjana G. Javed, Senior Web Editor

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    Shiv Kumar Sharma
    Indian composer and santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma died in Mumbai on May 10 at the age of 84, been suffering from kidney issues for the past six months and was on dialysis, before dying from cardiac arrest. The musician was known for his mix of classical and popular music and for composing songs for Bollywood films such as ‘Silsila’, ‘Chandni’, ‘Darr’ and ‘Lamhe’. Sharma was even considered to have popularising the santoor, a classical folk instrument. Image Credit: twitter/ @itsKajolD
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    Kajol
    Kajol took to her Twitter and mourned the legend's death, she wrote, " The loss of a musical genius... May you rest in peace Pandit ShivKumar Sharma My condolences to the family." Image Credit: twitter/ @itsKajolD
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    Farhan Akhtar shared a pic of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma playing his santoor and wrote, "A major loss to the world of music and to us, the listeners. RIP Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma ji.'' Image Credit: IANS
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    Shreya Ghoshal
    Shreya Ghosal wrote, " Very sad to know that the great Padma Vibhushan Pandit #ShivkumarSharma Ji has left us for his heavenly abode. It’s the end of an era. My deepest condolences to his family.'' Image Credit: Intsa/
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    190619 Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt who recently celebrated 41 years in Bollywood tweeted, ''The passing of the santoor maestro Pt. #ShivkumarSharma marks the end of an era. His contribution to music was unparalleled and unprecedented... he will be deeply missed but, his legend shall live on. #RestInPeace.'' Image Credit: PTI
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    Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Adnan Sami
    Singer Adnan Sami mentioned that he was devastated by the news of his guru Pandit Shivkumar Sharma " I am devastated by the sad news of my Guru Pandit #ShivkumarSharma Ji's demise. I owe my Indian Classical Music education to him & he was an inspiration to me. He was not just the ‘Father of the Santoor’ but was also one of the greatest musicians of our times. RIP Shiv Ji.." Image Credit: Twitter/ @AdnanSamiLive
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    Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and  Hema Malini
    Hema Malini tweeted a throwback picture with the maestro, whom she tagged as a "gentleman to the core". Yesteryear's star actress tweeted: "One more legend, Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, Santoor maestro, passes away. A gentleman to the core, he will be missed by many associated with him as also his admirers all over the world. I have had the good opportunity to interact with him on many occasions. My heart goes out to his family." Image Credit: twitter/ @dreamgirlhema
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    Yami Gautam
    Yami Gautam shared that Shivkumar Sharma shall always remain one of the "true maestros and gems of India." Image Credit: Insta/yamigautam

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