New Delhi: Following the demise of famed Santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to his family, stating that his music would continue to enthral future generations. Sharma, a musical legend, died at the age of 84 in Mumbai.

"Pandit Shivkumar Sharma Ji's death has made our cultural world a worse place. He made the Santoor famous all over the world. Generations to come will be enthralled by his music. I have wonderful memories of our interactions. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Shanti Om, "In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi stated.

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, also expressed her condolences to Pandit Shiv Kumar's family, adding that his death "impoverishes our cultural world." "Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, outstanding Santoor musician and internationally renowned Indian music composer, passed away recently. His absence depletes our cultural landscape. Sincere sympathies, "Banerjee used Twitter.

On the death of renowned Santoor maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari extended his sympathies.

"The news of Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma's death is distressing. Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma was a driving force for the internationalisation of Santoor and Indian classical music. Pt Sharma was a gifted artist, Guru, researcher, thinker, and, most importantly, a kind human being. With his tremendous achievements, Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma mentored many students and enhanced the realm of music. I pay my profound respects to Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma and extend my heartfelt sympathies to Pt Rahul Sharma and other bereaved family members "Koshyari stated.

Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, expressed his sorrow at the passing of the greatest maestros, saying, "One of music's greatest maestros has passed away. Santoor was not only introduced to the world by Pt #ShivKumarSharma, but his melody also enriched film music. I'm very sad because I had a personal relationship with Pandit ji, who was from Jammu."

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