Padma Shri music composer Vanraj Bhatia passes away
ANI
07 May 2021, 17:55 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Padma Shri awardee music composer Vanraj Bhatia passed away on Friday at the age of 93. The veteran musician was reportedly battling poor health and financial constraints.
As per reports, his health further deteriorated for the last couple of months while he remained with only a little activity at his home, where he ultimately passed away.
The legendary composer had won the National Film Award for Best Music for Govind Nihalani's 'Tamas' in 1988 and the Padma Shri in 2012. He carved his niche with his distinct notes in the seventies and the eighties in the art cinema circuit.