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Mamata expresses grief over death of Annapurna Devi

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Press Trust of India Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the death of legendary musician Annapurna Devi who died at a hospital in Mumbai on Saturday.

"Saddened at the passing away of Annapurna Devi...My condolences to her family and admirers," Banerjee posted on her twitter handle.

Devi (91) passed away at 3.51 am. She was suffering from age related issues for the past few years.

Devi was an Indian Surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

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First Published: Oct 13 2018 | 11:30 AM IST

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