Veteran Assamese Violinist Minoti Khaund Dies at 85 in Guwahati
The Hindustani classical stalwart leaves a legacy of elevating the violin in Assam under the tutelage of Pandit VJ Jog.
Overview
- Doctors confirmed she died Sunday evening following a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Guwahati.
- Family accounts say she recently suffered a fall at home that caused serious head injuries and internal bleeding, after which she underwent surgery.
- Her mortal remains will be taken to her residence on Monday before the last rites at the Nabagraha crematorium.
- A leading figure in Assam’s classical music scene, she spent decades popularizing the violin as a concert instrument across India.
- Her honors include the Sangeet Natak Akademi award and Assam’s Silpi Bota, and she is survived by her son Pabitra Ram Khaund, daughter and violinist Sunita Khaund Bhuyan, and three grandchildren.