Classic singer Pandit Prabhakar Karekar dies at 80 GOA PRAMOD SAWANT HIGMM
The famous classical Indian Indian singer Pandit Prabhakar Karekar died in Mumbai. At 80, he breathed his last after a brief illness. The family of Goa-Né Prabhakar Karekar said that he had breathed his last at his residence in the district of Shivaji Park on Wednesday evening.
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Karekar was known to sing like “Bolwa Vitthal Pahawa Vitthal” and “Vakratund Mahakaya”. Honored as an excellent singer and teacher, Karekar played as a classified artist on All India Radio (Air) and Doordarshan. He received a training from veterans like Pandit Suresh Haldankar, Pandit Jitetra Abhisheki and Pandit Cr Vyas.
Goa chief minister paid tribute
Goa’s chief minister Pramod Sawant paid tribute to Pandit Prabhakar Karekar. He shared a message from the X account (first twitter). It was sad to know the disappearance of the classic and semi-classic singer Hindustani Pandit Pandit Prabhakar Karekar. Born in the Niruj Mahal in Goa, he learned Indian classical music under the patronage of Pandit Jitelra Abhisheki. Demonstrated on various forums in the world. He greatly contributed to the conservation and expansion of classical music in Goa, “written in his tweet.
The CM has also written that Karekar’s musical heritage would continue its disciples and fans. “My deep condolences to the family, subscribers, beneficials and students. May God bless the disappeared soul. Om Shanti, “He is written in his tweet.
Saddened to learn the disappearance of the classic and semi-classical singer Hindustani Pandit Pandit Prabhakar Karekar.
Born in Antruz Mahal Goa, Hindustani’s classical music learned under the tutage of Pandit Jitelra Abhisheki. Performed on various platforms around the world. He… pic.twitter.com/28olotmucx
– Dr. PRAMOD SAWANT (@DRPRAMODPSAWANT) February 13, 2025
