Shivkumar Sharma dies at 84: How Yash Chopra believed in santoor legend, gave us Silsila, Lamhe, Chandni and Darr
Shivkumar Sharma’s image playing a santoor will remain etched in our memories for times immemorial. The music icon, who passed away at the age of 84 on Tuesday, has left behind a body of work that’s going to remain a benchmark in Indian classical music for generations. Sharma can be credited for popularising santoor in India, as his son Rahul Sharma continues to take the legacy forward.