Internationally Acclaimed Musician Breathes His Last in Chennai Hospital
News Desk, Assam Barta, 3 November: A radiant star of Assam’s music world, internationally renowned flutist Deepak Sharma, is no more. He took his final breath on the morning of 3 November at Apollo Rela Hospital (Rela Hospital) in Chennai, where he was undergoing treatment. Suffering from a severe liver ailment, Deepak Sharma had been on ventilator support for the past several days, with his health condition remaining extremely critical. Ultimately, after battling death, he slipped into eternal sleep. A few weeks ago, following a deterioration in his health, he was airlifted from Guwahati to Chennai for advanced medical care. Despite treatment under specialist doctors, all efforts proved futile in the face of the complex liver disease.
Deepak Sharma was a living symbol of Assam’s cultural identity. The melodious notes of his flute brought pride to Assam both at home and abroad. Performing on international stages multiple times, he presented a unique fusion of Indian classical music and folk traditions. Through his music, the Assamese flute earned a place on the global map.
The news of Deepak Sharma’s demise has cast a pall of grief across the state. Music lovers, fellow artists, and the general public have paid tributes on social media. Sources from the family have informed that his mortal remains will soon be brought back to Assam. The entire state prays for the eternal peace of the soul of Assam’s pride and musical maestro, Deepak Sharma.
