New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away on October 2 at 4 am in Mirzapur after having been unwell for several months. The Hindustani classical singer turned 89 this August.

His last rites will be held in Varanasi today, his daughter Namrata Mishra confirmed to ANI on the phone.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has posted on social media that he is "deeply saddened" by the demise of the renowned classical singer Pandit Channulal Mishra. He calls it his "good fortune" that he has always received Pandit Mishra's affection and blessings.

"He remained dedicated throughout his life to the enrichment of Indian art and culture. Along with taking classical music to the masses, he also made an invaluable contributio...