Kolkata-based fountain pen artist Karishma Siddique Roy pays tribute to the late singer
Published 10.01.24, 01:08 PM
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Strokes of ink on paper — a sketch that is sure to bring back memories of the much-beloved singer. Anyone who has seen Kolkata artist Karishma Siddique Roy’s fountain pen art of Hindustani Classical music exponent Rashid Khan will be reminded of the music legend’s smiling countenance.
While music lovers and Rashid Khan fans are yet to come to terms with the untimely passing of the Padma Bhushan awardee, the artist’s tribute makes for a fitting homage from a fan.
Rashid Khan took his last breath on January 9 in Kolkata, leaving music lovers across the globe heartbroken. His soulful melodies like Aaoge Jab Tum (Jab We Met) and Sajna (Bapi Bari Jaa) in contemporary film music and his various classical music concerts are unforgettable experiences for many. Rashid Khan’s jugalbandi with Hariharan in Yaad Piya Ki Aaye, a classic by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, is still something that can’t be played just once.
As music lovers mourn his demise, Karishma’s portrait celebrates the life of an artiste, whose music lives on.
— Pooja Mitra
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