Bhimsen Joshi passes away, Karnataka declared mourning

Bhimsen Joshi, a noted Hindustani musician and Bharat Ratna awardee died yesterday at the age of 88 at a hospital in Pune at around 8:05 a.m following old age related ailments. As per report of the sources, Pandit Joshi’s last rites are expected to take place after 3 p.m. on Monday.

Sources have reported that Joshi was rushed to hospital on December 31 as he was suffering from ailments, including kidney problems, and had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

After the sad news spread throughout his fans, his house located in Navi Peth area in Pune was swarming with people who wanted have last glimpse of him.

The artists and disciples who paid their tributes included veteran singers Prabha Atre and Arun Date, Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, vocalists Shivani Shinde, Upendra Bhatt, Anand Bhate and Malini Rajurkar.

In the wake of loss of no less than a gem of country, Karnataka Government on Monday declared a day’s mourning. Karnataka governor H R Bhardwaj in his condolence message said that he expressed his deep sense of loss and grief on the demise of tallest Hindustani Musician.

The state Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, who left for Pune to pay respects to Joshi’s soul, expressed grief over the demise of the music moghul. The CM described Joshi as a “most talented musician.”

As per the report of the family member of Panditji, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar are expected to visit the residence following which Pandit-ji’s last rites will take place.

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