
Acclaimed Hindustani classical singer and exponent of the 'Gwalior gharana' Veena Sahasrabuddhe passed away in Pune following a prolonged illness, family sources said.
The 67-year-old singer, who passed away at her residence yesterday, is survived by her husband, son and daughter.
Born in Kanpur on September 14, 1948, Ms.Sahasrabuddhe learnt music from her father Pandit Shankar Shripad Bodas, and her brother, Pandit Kashinath Shankar Bodas. Known for her 'Khayal and Bhajans', Sahasrabuddhe, had a bachelor and master degree in both vocal performance and Sanskrit literature.
She had also received the 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' award in 2013.
Ms.Sahasrabuddhe migrated to Pune in 1984 with her
husband Hari. After migrating to Pune, she got an invite to sing at the prestigious
'Sawai Gandharva Music Festival' and after performance (at the
festival), she never looked back and achieved success.
Ms.Sahasrabuddhe was cremated in the Pune. Noted table players Pandit Suresh Talwalkar and Ramdas Palsule, vocalist Vikas Kashalkar among others were present for the funeral.
