President Condoles Passing Away of Sarod Maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the passing away of the Sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.

In a condolence message, the President has said that Ustad Ali Akbar Khan left an indelible mark in the world of Indian classical music. In his passing away the nation has lost a versatile artiste who played the Sarod with a magical touch.

The release issued at 1820 hrs