'Cultural World Is Poorer': Modi, Others Mourn Demise of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee were among others who expressed their condolences.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the demise of legendary Indian music composer and santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma on Tuesday, 10 May, and said that the "cultural world is poorer."

"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," PM Modi said in a tweet.

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

Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Union Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar were among others who expressed their condolences.

Sad to know about the demise of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, eminent Santoor player and internationally celebrated Indian music composer. His departure impoverishes our cultural world. My deepest condolences.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 10, 2022

My heartfelt condolences at the passing away of legendary composer & Santoor maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ji. His demise is a huge loss to the world of Indian classical music. May his family & admirers find strength to bear this loss.May his soul rest in peace.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 10, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of a legendary figure in Indian classical music, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ji.Deepest condolences to his family.
Om Shanti.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2022

Deeply saddened by the passing away of the Santoor virtuoso & legendary musician Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. The Padma Vibhushan awardee will always be remembered for his distinguished contributions in the field of music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers.
RIP

— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) May 10, 2022

Anguished by the passing away of Santoor Maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma Ji. He was instrumental in bringing Santoor to the centre stage of classical music. His death is a huge loss to the world of music. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family members and many admirers. pic.twitter.com/Xavx3T5VZq

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) May 10, 2022

Pained to hear demise of eminent Santoor Maestro & music composer Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ji.
He was from J&K & popularised santoor at global level.His contributions to Indian music world will be remembered forever.
My deepest condolences to his family & followers.
ॐ शान्ति 🙏 pic.twitter.com/B6frW5pJrQ

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 10, 2022

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma passing away has left a void in the Indian Classical music which will be difficult to fill. Panditji was the most celebrated exponents of Santoor,who enthralled the music lovers with his masterly performances.Condolences to his family &admirers. Om Shanti.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) May 10, 2022

We are deeply saddened by Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, a santoor maestro who captured the imagination of millions all over the world.

The Congress party extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.

May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/DbL0UVwllM

— Congress (@INCIndia) May 10, 2022

Santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ji has left a deep void in the world of Indian classical music. He popularised santoor at the international level. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.🙏

— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) May 10, 2022

Condolences on the demise of Santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. Your music will continue to live on and inspire us. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/2vk1fA8PmC

— Dr Sudhakar K (@mla_sudhakar) May 10, 2022

As per a reports, Sharma had been suffering from kidney-related issues for some time and he passed away at 84 due to a cardiac arrest.

The veteran musician has composed music with flute legend Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia for a number of films such as Silsila, Lamhe, and Chandni.