Actress-anchor Kanupriya & Sitar maestro Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri succumb to COVID-19 complications

By Tanmayi Savadi

on May 02, 2021 01:15:51 PM

COVID-19 has claimed many lives across the globe in 1 and a half years. As the virus is causing destruction in the country, we lost two prominent members from the media and music industry. On Saturday, known TV actress and anchor Kanupriya, who hosted shows for Brahma Kumaris, succumbed to COVID-19 complications. She did shows like Bhanwar, Ananro, Kahi Aek Gaon, Kartavya, Meri Kahani, Tesu Ke Phool and Tumhara Intezar Hai. Confirming the tragic news, Sister BK Shivani of Brahma Kumaris offered condolence.

"Om Shanti Angels ... Last night a very beautiful angel, a chosen instrument of God ... Sis. Kanupriya left her mortal coil and moved forward to another magical destiny of radiating happiness and health to millions of souls. Kanupriya is a pure soul, caring, compassionate, selfless ... always a giver. She lived for a higher purpose ... to create a beautiful world ... and we know that even though the costume will change ... she will always be God's angel, whose every life will be surrendered to His will and His task of creating The New Age. Let us all meditate and radiate gratitude and blessings to her ... Thank You Beautiful Soul for being who you are and will always be," Sister BK Shivani wrote.

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On the other hand, Sitar maestro Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri passed away due to COVID-19 related problems. He was 85. Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri’s son Prateek Chaudhuri shared the news on Facebook on Saturday.

"My Father, The Legend of Sitar, Pandit Debu Chaudhuri... is no more. He was admitted with Covid along with dementia complications and was put in ICU on ventilator around midnight today.( 1st May 2021)..after which he suffered a heart attack and could not be revived .....In spite of all efforts and prayers he could not be saved. A Great Loss to the World of Sitar and Indian Music ... which can never be filled. In grief.. Prateek Chaudhuri (myself), Runa Chaudhuri (my wife), Rayana Chaudhuri (my daughter) and Adhiraj Chaudhuri (my son)," Prateek wrote.