India, Nov. 3 -- Assam's renowned flutist Dipak Sarma passed away on Monday in Chennai after a prolonged illness. He was 57.

Sarma, a resident of Ambikagiri Nagar in Guwahati, breathed his last around 6.15 AM on Monday at Rela Hospital in Chennai, according to information received.

Sarma, the celebrated flutist known for his soul-stirring melodies, had been struggling with critical health complications for several months.

Initially, he was hospitalized in Guwahati, but his condition worsened, requiring him to be airlifted to Chennai for more advanced treatment. Sadly, the veteran musician did not recover, despite sustained medical efforts.

Born on August 23, 1968 at Panigaon village in lower Assam's Nalbari district, Sarma's rise from...