Mridangist Sridhar Parthasarathy passes away while performing on stage
The Hindu · Chitra Swaminathan ·
Tributes poured in from across the music fraternity for Sridhar Parthasarathy
It was last year at Malhar and the Sea, a festival on Goa’s Arrosim Beach. As a high-energy group of artistes, the kind often seen in instrumental ensembles, took to the stage, one could almost feel the adrenaline rush. It featured Taufiq Qureshi on the djembe, Yogesh Samsi on the tabla, and Shikhar Naad Qureshi and Omkar Sakunkhe on the drums. Amid them sat the quiet and unassuming Sridhar Parthasarathy.
If appearances can be deceptive, it was certainly true in Sridhar’s case. Much of the audience, some of whom may not have heard him play before, watched in awe as he launched into a powerful tisram, punctuated by subtle yet striking strokes. In that moment, the seemingly reserved musician revealed the depth of his artistry and made his presence felt on stage.
Sridhar passed away on Friday morning after suffering a heart attack while performing at a Diwali Pahat concert in Balewadi, Pune. He was rushed to Manipal Hospital in Baner, where he was declared dead. Shocked friends and colleagues from the music fraternity have since been posting tributes on social media.
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