Santoor Maestro Pandir Shiv Kumar Sharma

The sudden death of Santoor Maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma has left many mourned and surprised too.

Farewell to Santoor Maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma

Pandit ji died on 10 May, 2022 at the age of 84. As per the reports, he died due to cardiac arrest and was already suffering with kidney problem since last six months. He was even put on dialysis.

When the news of death of the composer and the santoor maestro spread, people could not trust their ears. He was a pioneer in the music industry and was the one who took forward the legacy of santoor.

The death of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma has brought an end to an era and the music industry is sad on the loss. Different celebrities have expressed their sorrow and disbelief at the news!!

Santoor is like my “Child”

Everyone knows about the bonding pandit ji carried with his son Rahul Sharma. But many knows that he would consider santoor also his own son. In an interview long back he had spoken about his love for santoor.

Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma told how his father, guru Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma first introduced him to the santoor. He started learning the instrument from an early age and santoor became his companion for six decades.

Santoor’s journey to Indian Classical from Sufi music

Santoor was initially not a part of Indian classical music. It was mostly played in Kashmir and was a part of Sufi music. It was not at the same level as Sarod or Sitar were. The whole credit of bringing it into the classical music category goes to Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. He modified the instrument and tried every bit to make it as par as the other classical instruments.

Popular Bollybood Songs of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma

1. Ye Kahan a gaye hum…Silsila
2. Dekha ek khawab to vo…Silsila
3. Rang barse bhige chunar vali…Silsila
4. Ye lamhe ye pal hum barson yaad…Lamhe
5. Chudiya khanak gayi haat main…Lamhe
6. Jaadu teri nazar…Darr
7. Tu mere samne main tere samne…Darr
8. Mere hathon mein …Chandni
9. Chandni o meri chandni…Chandni