Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 24: The Great Master Musician Pandit Shamboo Nath Sopori passed away. He was 98 and was critical for past one month.
He is the father of the legendary musician Pandit Bhajan Sopori.
Popularly known as ‘Masterjee’, he was hailed as the ‘Father of Indian Classical Music’ in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
A legendary name in the musical history of Jammu and Kashmir, he has been the Guru and Ustad of thousands of students and Hindustani classical music grew with him in the State. Sitar, Santoor and Classical vocal were his forte.
He has been the most loved and respected musician of the State. A large number of professionals, music performers and teachers are his taught including more than 35000 students.
Meanwhile, Governor NN Vohra has expressed grief over the passing away of Pandit Shamboo Nath Sopori. In a condolence message, Governor has conveyed his sympathies to the members of the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
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