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Renowned classical singer Pandit Prabhakar Karekar has passed away.

Obituary | Dated: 17 Feb 2025

In February 2025, renowned Hindustani classical singer Pandit Prabhakar Karekar passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the age of 80. He was born in 1944 in Lingakaden, Fatorda (which was known as Mhadd back then) in Goa.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - He was famous for his soulful singing, particularly in devotional songs like Bolava Vithal Pahava Vithal and Vakratund Mahakay.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Apart from being a remarkable performer, Pandit Prabhakar Karekar was also a dedicated teacher. He was a graded artist with All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD), which helped him reach a wide audience across the country.
  • (ii) Prabhakar Karekar was the founder and Chairman of the Swarprabha Trust.
  • (iii) Over the course of his career, he received many prestigious awards, including the Tansen Samman, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, and Gomant Vibhushan Award, all recognizing his significant contributions to classical music.

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Who recently passed away, known for their contribution to classical music?

Correct Answer: Pandit Prabhakar Karekar

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