Question: Recently Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta passed away. He was a –
(a) Sitar player
(b) Sntoor maestro
(c) Shehanai player
(d) Sarod player
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On January 15th 2018, famous sarod player Pandit Buddudev Dasgupta passed away in Kolkata. He was 84 years old.
- He learned sarod playing with Pandit Radhikamohan Moitra.
- He was honored with Sangeet Mahasamman and Bangabibhusan in 2015.
- Earlier, He was awarded Padma Bhushan by the Central Government in 2012.
Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sarod-maestro-pt-buddhadev-dasgupta-passes-away-118011500666_1.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/sarod-maestro-pt-buddhadev-dasgupta-passes-away-5025577/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sarod-maestro-pt-buddhadev-dasgupta-passes-away/articleshow/62509619.cms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhadev_Das_Gupta