Guwahati, Nov 3 (PTI) Acclaimed flautist Deepak Sarma died at a hospital in Chennai on Monday after suffering from liver disease for a prolonged period, his family said.

He was 57.

The renowned musician was battling chronic liver disease for the past few years and went to Chennai last month for advanced treatment. Show Full Article

The news of his demise has cast a deep pall of sorrow across Assam’s cultural fraternity.

Sarma was a disciple of the legendary flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.

He had collaborated with some of Assam’s greatest cultural icons, including Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg.

Sarma has performed not only in India, but also across the world. He has also been part of several Hindi and regional films.

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya expressed deep sorro

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