Renowned Classical Singer Who Performed 'Vakratunda Mahakaya' Passes Away

Mumbai  (Uttam Hindu News): Famous Hindustani classical singer Pandit Prabhakar Karekar (80) has passed away. Karekar died after a brief illness. Prabhakar is known for songs like "Bolva Vithal Pahava Vithal" and "Vakratunda Mahakay". Respected as an excellent singer and teacher, Prabhakar used to perform as a graded artist on All India Radio and Doordarshan. He was trained by stalwarts like Pandit Suresh Haldankar, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki and Pandit CR Vyas. He was an excellent singer and a very good teacher. He was a graded artist of Akashvani and Doordarshan. Karekar was the recipient of many awards including the Tansen Samman, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Gomant Vibhushan Award. Karekar also tried his hand at fusion music with Ornette Coleman and Sultan Khan. He has three sons.