Sonam Sherpa, part of the popular band Parikrama, passed away on Friday. Farhan Akhtar took to his Instagram handle to pen a heartfelt tribute to him
Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Sherpa. Image courtesy: Instagram/@faroutakhtar
Lead guitarist of acclaimed band Parikrama, Sonam Sherpa, died on Friday in Kurseong, West Bengal. He was 48. Sherpa had performed with actor Farhan Akhtar on his 4-city tour after the release of his musical drama Rock On in 2008.
According to a report in India Today, the musician, who was in Kurseong to record music for an upcoming movie, suffered a massive cardiac arrest. Subir Malik, another band member was quoted in the report as saying, "I heard the news a few minutes ago. I am myself in a state of shock and on my way to the deceased's home in New Delhi to meet his family. Sonam was in Kurseong to record the music for an upcoming movie. I am told he suffered a massive cardiac arrest there. It is not yet clear at this stage where the last rites will be performed."
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Parikrama took to their Twitter handle to mourn the death of their band member.
With a very heavy heart, we regret to inform the sudden demise of our backbone, Mr. SONAM Sherpa . It's very very tough to lose a band mate, a brother and a mentor .
— p a r i k r a m a (@parikrama) February 14, 2020
Thank you all for all your messages and tributes… https://t.co/vkxRz2r8cA
His death was condoled by several celebrities. Farhan Akhtar took to his Instagram handle to pen a heartfelt tribute. Sharing a picture with Sherpa, Farhan wrote, "In 2008, post Rock On!!, I was part of a 4 city tour with the amazing #Parikrama and I can never forget or adequately say how thankful I am for the love and warmth that #SonamSherpa extended to this first-timer on stage.. he was a gifted guitarist, a supremely cool guy, and a true rock star. RIP brother. Deepest condolences to his family. On stage and off it."
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Musician Ehsaan Noorani also took to his Instagram handle to mourn Sherpa's death. Sharing a picture of Sherpa performing at a concert, Ehsaan wrote, "Forever remembered as the eternal rocker and a hell of a nice guy RIP my brother Sonam Sherpa I cant believe that you are gone."
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