Guwahati, Nov 3: Internationally acclaimed flautist Deepak Sarma passed away at the age of 57 on Monday morning. The artiste breathed his last at 6:15 am in Chennai, where he had recently travelled for advanced medical treatment.

Sarma had been battling chronic liver disease for the past few years.

Born on August 23, 1968, in Panigaon, Nalbari district, Sarma was a resident of Ambikagiri Nagar, Guwahati. The news of his demise has cast a deep pall of sorrow across Assam’s cultural fraternity and beyond.

Before heading to Chennai, the musician had been undergoing treatment at Nemcare Hospital in Guwahati. Despite his prolonged illness, Sharma remained admired for his unparalleled command over the flute — his melodies transcended boundaries and earned him international acclaim.

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