Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Classical Musician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/01/1938 |
| Age | 84 years (died on 10, May, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Date of Death | 10/05/2022 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Pandit Shivkumar Sharma |
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| Nickname Earned | Santoor Maestro |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Honorary doctorate from the University of Jammu |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Mumbai |
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| Religion/Religious Views | Follower of Sri Satya Sai Baba |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Cause of Death | Cardiac arrest |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Manorama Sharma | ||||
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| Siblings | Sarla Raina |
Family
| Rahul Sharma (son, Santoor player) |
Career
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| Years Active | 1955–2022 |
Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is known for popularizing the Santoor in Indian classical music. | |
| 2. He began studying Tabla and Vocal music with his father when he was five years old. | |
| 3. At the age of thirteen, he became the first musician to perform Indian classical music on the santoor. | |
| 4. Sharma customized the santoor to enhance its sound resonance. | |
| 5. He adhered to teaching music through the traditional Guru Shishya system without any charges. | |
| 6. His son Rahul also stepped into the world of music. | |
| 7. Besides classical music, he composed music for films to support himself financially. | |
| 8. His compositions have been used in music therapy sessions. | |
| 9. He opted out of acting opportunities to focus solely on music. | |
| 10. His life has been depicted in both a biopic and a biography. | |
| 11. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is credited with adapting the santoor for Indian classical music. |