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By PTI - CHENNAI
20th December 2012 02:34 PM
Popular Carnatic vocalist
Nithyashree's husband Mahadevan today allegedly committed
suicide by jumping into a river in the city, in a blow to her
amid the annual music season in which she is a star performer.
Mahadevan, who came in a car, jumped into the Adyar river
from the Kotturpuram Bridge, a locality where the couple
resided, police said quoting eyewitnesses.
Police and Fire and Rescue Services arrived at the spot on
information and fished out the body of the 45-year old
Mahadevan. The couple have two daughters.
They said the reason for Mahadevan's decision to end his
life was under investigation.
The tragedy struck Nithyashree in the midst of the
"Margazhi" music festival now on in the city.
Nithyashree, who comes from an illustrious family of
carnatic musicians, is grand daughter of late D K Pattammal,
often hailed as one of the trinity of carnatic vocalists --
the other two being late M S Subbulakshmi and the late M L
Vasanthakumari.
The month-long festival held at sabhas and concert halls in
December offers a veritable feast for connoisseurs of Carnatic
music with the top artists and budding ones giving
performances.
Nithyashree has also sung in some Tamil movies.
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Comments(15)
Just cannot digest the shocking news. We send our heartfelt condolences to her and pray GOD to give her the courage to face the reality.
Posted by BHAGAVATHEESWARAN at 12/20/2012 23:21 Reply to this Report abuse
really very sad news for tamil nadu. there is no word to express this sad event
Posted by mohan at 12/20/2012 23:31 Reply to this Report abuse
I was shocked to hear the sad demise of Mr. Mahadevan, husband of popular karnatic musician Smt. Nityasri. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. I prey Almighty to give her strength and courage to bear the irreparable loss. We ourselves not able to bear the irreparable loss. I don't lnow how how the family bear the great loss.
Posted by M.Vedapuri at 12/21/2012 08:23 Reply to this Report abuse
Oh What a blow. No words to express my grief. Let Nithyasree continue her Music which alone will give her courage to bear the pain that has caused her due to the great loss.
Posted by R.Subramobey Iyer at 12/21/2012 09:15 Reply to this Report abuse
Suicide is not end for everything, when i heard this news i was shocked. God should give her courage to come out of such situation.
Posted by Vijaya CS at 12/21/2012 10:57 Reply to this Report abuse