Ace musician Ram Lal Mathur dead

Jaipur, June 25: Ace musician Ram Lal Mathur died in
Alwar of tuberculosis of bone. He was 78.

Honoured by Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy with its
highest award last year Mathur breathed his last in a private
hospital in Alwar where he was undergoing treatment. He is
survived by his wife, four sons and a daughter.

Mathur learnt music from noted maestro Ali Akbar Khan and
assisted him in film score of Navketan's Aandhiyan" in 50s.

Mathur served as music and dance director of Jawahar Kala
Kendra here for more than a decade.

His Rajasthani album "Ghumar," released a few years ago
had proved a instant hit.

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