Lalitha of Hyderabad Sisters Passed Away

Eminent Carnatic vocalist and guru Lalitha passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 70.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021

Lalitha, along with her sister Haripriya, was an indomitable force in the classical music scene. The duo, known as the Hyderabad Sisters were known to draw houseful-audience to their concerts.

Known for their ‘manodharma’ — the extempore rendition of ragas and sticking to pure traditional style — the sisters often enlightened the audience by presenting rare ragas and kritis.

Both sisters have performed in all the leading sabhas of the country and abroad.