Question: Arun Date has passed away recently. He was-
(a) Actor
(b) Movie Director
(c) Painters
(d) Singer
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On 6th May, 2018, Marathi singer Arun Date passed away. He was 84 years old.
- Date, famous for non-film ‘bhavgeet’ (lyrical poetry) songs, had crooned numbers like “Shukratara” and “Ya Janmavar”, which became very popular among people.
- He was the first recipient of the state government’s ‘Gajananrav Vatave Puraskar’.
- His father, Ramubhaiyya Date, was also a well-known classical music connoisseur andhis brother Ravi Date is a famous tabla player.
Reference:
http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/renowned-marathi-singer-arun-date-passes-away/1271677