Violinist Balabhaskar Succumbs to Injuries Week After Car Accident

Renowned violinist Balabhaskar, who was critically injured in a road accident last month, died early on Tuesday, 2 October, hospital sources said. He was 40.

Balabhaskar's two-year-old daughter was killed in the 25 September accident, while his wife Lakshmi was seriously injured and was undergoing treatment.

The family was returning after temple worship at Thrissur when their car went out of control and hit a tree. The car was being driven by Bhaskar's friend, Arjun, who was also injured.

Balabhaskar had suffered multiple injuries and had undergone a surgery. He suffered a massive cardiac arrest around 1 am on Tuesday.

His only daughter Tejaswani Bala was born 16 years after marriage.

Balabhaskar had composed music for at least three films, brought out several music albums and had promoted fusion music in Kerala.

Shocked Fans Pay Tribute

Legions of his fans, politicians and other celebrities paid heartfelt tribute to the composer.

Devastated and heartbroken hearing about Balabhaskar and daughter Tejaswini. Praying that god give the rest of the family the strength to cope with this tragic loss. Cannot get this news out of my head 😞

Posted by Dulquer Salmaan on Monday, October 1, 2018

Rest in peace Balabhaskar. I can't believe you are gone. I remember you walking down from the stage, to the audience, with your violin and that enchanting smile, like it was yesterday.

Shocked. Numb.

— VIVEK (@ivivek_nambiar) October 2, 2018

Deeply saddened by the passing of violinist Balabhaskar: https://t.co/EDmAJGM75q
A loss for the world of music & for Thiruvananthapuram. My heart goes out to his grieving family.

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 2, 2018

All prayers with Lakshmi. Had spoken to a friend of the couple and they were dreading what would happen to her when they had to tell her about the baby. Now, Balabhaskar too ☹️

— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) October 2, 2018

Thank you for the advices you gave me Balu etta.. It’s really really hard to believe the news.. It was an honour knowing u, performing with u.. You were a genius.. your performances will always be remembered.. and ur smile will stay in people’s hearts..
RIP #Balabhaskar 😢 pic.twitter.com/TxfOrHwCW3

— Vineeth Sreenivasan (@Vineeth_Sree) October 2, 2018

Lets pray for our dearest, super talented #Balabhaskar and his wife as they are struggling for their life after the road accident and have lost their two year old child.
Devastated after hearing this news! So so unfair ...

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) September 26, 2018

Do me a favour.
Close your eyes and just listen instead of watching the video. Absorb the magic of his talent.#Balabhaskarhttps://t.co/iTa5qvJPSx

— Dr Roshan R (@pythoroshan) October 2, 2018

Rest in peace, Balabhaskar.