New Delhi: Renowned classical singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at the age of 89.

The veteran maestro breathed his last at 4.15 a.m. on Thursday in Mirzapur.

Pandit Chhannulal had been unwell for a long time. He was admitted to the Sir Sunder Lal Hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi last month after suffering chest problems and a minor heart attack.

He was shifted to the ICU, where doctors diagnosed him with a chest infection and anaemia. A few days ago, he was discharged after showing signs of recovery.

His mortal remains will be brought to Varanasi from Mirzapur on Thursday morning by 11 a.m. for people to pay their last respects, and the final rites will be conducted in Varanasi at 7 p.m.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed

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