2016 in Indian music explained

See also: Timeline of musical events.

Deaths

• February 18 - Abdul Rashid Khan, 107, Hindustani musician^[1]
• March 6 - Kalabhavan Mani, 45, actor and singer (liver cirrhosis and methyl alcohol poisoning)^[2]
• November 22 - M. Balamuralikrishna, 86, Carnatic musician and composer^[3]
• December 15 - Ajit Varman, 69, composer^[4]

Notes and References

1. http://ibtn9.com/2016/02/ustad-abdul-rashid-khans-tragic-demise/ Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan’s Tragic Demise
2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Malayalam-actor-Kalabhavan-Mani-passes-away/articleshow/51280116.cms Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani passes away
3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Balamuralikrishna-veteran-Carnatic-musician-dies-aged-86/articleshow/55562203.cms Balamuralikrishna, veteran Carnatic musician, dies aged 86
4. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/composer-of-80s-melodies-varman-dead/articleshow/56012019.cms Composer of '80s melodies Ajit Varman passes away