Sad news is coming about Prabhakar Karekar (Prabhakar Karekar), a popular Hindustani classical singer. He has died at the age of 80 after a disease in Mumbai. Goa -born Prabhakar Karekar’s family said that he breathed his last at his residence in Shivaji Park area on Wednesday night.
Was received from veterans
Prabhakar Karekar was known for his singing like “Bolwa Vitthal Pahawa Vitthal” and “Vakratund Mahakaya”. Honored Karekar, as an outstanding singer and teacher, performed as a graded artist on All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan. He received training from veterans like Pandit Suresh Haldankar, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki and Pandit CR Vyas.
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Saddened to learn about the demise of Hindustani Classical & Semi Classical Vocalist Pandit Prabhakar Karekar.
Born in Antruz Mahal Goa, Learnt the Hindustani Classical Music under the tuterage of pandit jitendra abhisheki. Performed at various platforms all over the globe. He… pic.twitter.com/28olotmucx
– Dr. Pramod Sawant (@Drpramodpsawant) February 13, 2025
Goa Chief Minister paid tribute
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has paid tribute to singer Pandit Prabhakar Karekar on the death of Prabhakar Karekar. He has shared a post from X account (East Twitter). It reads, ‘It was sad to know about the demise of Hindustani classical and semi -classical singer Pandit Prabhakar Karekar. Born in the Niruj Mahal in Goa, he learned Hindustani classical music under the patronage of Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki ‘.
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Said- inheritance will continue
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant further wrote, ‘He performed on various forums around the world. He contributed greatly to the conservation and expansion of classical music in Goa. His music legacy will continue with his disciples and fans. My deep condolences to family, fans, well -wishers and students. May God bless the departed soul. Om Shanti ‘.