Pune: Music lovers and people from all walks
of life made a beeline at Pandit Bhimsen Joshi's residence
'Kalashree' in Navi Peth area of the city as the news of his
demise spread Monday morning.
Mourners queued up in a disciplined manner to pay their
last respects to the maestro, who ruled their hearts for
decades.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan was expected
to arrive here this afternoon to lead a state funeral at
Vaikunth Crematorium.
Noted Sarod player Amjad Ali Khan paid tributes to the
maestro saying he belonged to 'Kirana Gharana' but
subsequently a 'Gharana' himself.
Noted classical singer Prabha Atre said with Bhimsen's
demise Kirana Gharana has been orphaned.
PTI
First Published: Monday, January 24, 2011, 13:39