<p><img title="Kersi Lord" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2012/oct/Kersi-Lord.jpg" alt="Kersi Lord" width="400" height="531" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><strong>Kersi Lord</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Kersi Lord, son of percussionist Cawas, who introduced the unique percussion instrument 'glockenspiel' and also the synthesizer in Bollywood, passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday morning.</p>
<p>He was being treated for age-related illnesses at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital.</p>
<p>A instrumentallist par excellence, he could play the bongo, piano, drums, and the accordion. He introduced the 'glockenspiel' in 'Main Zindagi ka Saath' --&nbsp;music director Jaidev's 1961 masterpiece in the Dev Anand-starrer 'Hum Dono', and is said to have been the first in India to import the synthesizer. A close associate of RD Burman, he was famous for playing the accordion on S.D. Burman&rsquo;s &lsquo;Roop Tera Mastana&rsquo; in Aradhana.</p>
<p><span>Kersi Lord, who was not just a popular multi-instrumentalist, but also&nbsp;a part of RD's 'navratnas' which included Manohari Singh, Basudev Chakraborti, and Marutirao Keer.&nbsp;As one of RDB's closest associates, he even contributed in evergreen tracks like "Dum maaro dum" and "Chura liya hai tumne".&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>A brilliant music arranger, he also composed music for theatre personality Alyque Padamsee&rsquo;s play 'Tughlaq'.</p>
<p>Lord received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2010 for his contribution to Hindi cinema.</p>
<p>Born in Mumbai on February 14, 1935, Lord came from a family of musicians -- from his father to younger sister Hilla, who played the piano and brother Buji, who was also a top-notch percussionist.</p>
<p>Kersi is survived by his daughters Jasmin, Perizad and Zarine.</p>
<p>Various celebs took to Twitter to mourn his demise.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today we lost a great musician music director music arranger and a wonderful human being Kersi Lord may his soul rest in eternal peace <a href="https://t.co/KGZmiHIAed">pic.twitter.com/KGZmiHIAed</a></p>
&mdash; Pankaj Udhas (@Pankajkudhas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pankajkudhas/status/787603273112891392">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP.Adios Kersi Lord! You and Pancham regaled us with your innovative synthesiser in many films. Earlier your dad,Cawasji on bongos. Thanks! <a href="https://t.co/ZBgVvsT9Ir">pic.twitter.com/ZBgVvsT9Ir</a></p>
&mdash; Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) <a href="https://twitter.com/chintskap/status/787862702110629893">October 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KersiLord?src=hash">#KersiLord</a> introduced the synth to Indian film music. Played the glockenspiel in Jaidev's masterpiece, Main Zindagi ka Saath. Played the+</p>
&mdash; Kaushal S Inamdar (@ksinamdar) <a href="https://twitter.com/ksinamdar/status/787550872918040580">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saddened by Maestro Kersi Lord's demise. Made a dedication 2 him in d concert @ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Aurangabad?src=hash">#Aurangabad</a>.RIP <br />Clip is below.<a href="https://t.co/ivOXYzizkR">https://t.co/ivOXYzizkR</a></p>
&mdash; Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdnanSamiLive/status/787970275086172160">October 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">50 Years of service to music and cinema! The work of music arranger Kersi Lord is immortal and will live on even as he passed away.</p>
&mdash; ashish shelar (@ShelarAshish) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelarAshish/status/787888104908722176">October 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KersiLord?src=hash">#KersiLord</a> you were an inspiration to lots of musicians in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash">#India</a></p>
&mdash; Ehsaan Noorani (@EhsaanNoorani) <a href="https://twitter.com/EhsaanNoorani/status/787531591387971586">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">kersi lord RIP...Thank you for the music that will live on</p>
&mdash; shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) <a href="https://twitter.com/shishhattangadi/status/787531428942614528">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rspctd Kersi Lord, one of the greatest musician and arranger of this world, breathed his last. Prayers for you Sir. Say Hi to my Mother. <a href="https://t.co/dcVinQcOV7">pic.twitter.com/dcVinQcOV7</a></p>
&mdash; Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonunigam/status/787849898381156353">October 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KersiLord?src=hash">#KersiLord</a> you were an inspiration to lots of musicians in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash">#India</a></p>
&mdash; Ehsaan Noorani (@EhsaanNoorani) <a href="https://twitter.com/EhsaanNoorani/status/787531591387971586">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a loss! He was a genuine pioneer, and responsible for so much of the film music we all grew up to! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnsungHero?src=hash">#UnsungHero</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KersiLord?src=hash">#KersiLord</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/NOiOeNgDlA">https://t.co/NOiOeNgDlA</a></p>
&mdash; VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) <a href="https://twitter.com/VishalDadlani/status/787534315345154048">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">We've lost one of finest musicians of our indian film industry Mr. Kersi Lord Ji. He was &amp; will always be an inspiration..<br />RIP Kersi baba.</p>
&mdash; salim merchant (@salim_merchant) <a href="https://twitter.com/salim_merchant/status/787580565318930432">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another of Pancham's 'Navratna's, versatile musician Kersi Lord passes on... RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KersiLord?src=hash">#KersiLord</a> <a href="https://t.co/lFkYH57Tyz">pic.twitter.com/lFkYH57Tyz</a></p>
&mdash; PanchammagicPune (@panchammagic) <a href="https://twitter.com/panchammagic/status/787517611068133376">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another of the Masters of Mumbai music departs. Thank you for everything <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KersiLord?src=hash">#KersiLord</a></p>
&mdash; Nilanjan (@MyMove) <a href="https://twitter.com/MyMove/status/787855093739745280">October 17, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">My heart sinks to hear a great legend passed away. A strong link with old glorious era of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bollywood?src=hash">#Bollywood</a> broken <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KersiLord?src=hash">#KersiLord</a>. No one can replace u</p>
&mdash; Sandhya Rani (@meerasandhya) <a href="https://twitter.com/meerasandhya/status/787706482494058496">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Kersi Lord, son of percussionist Cawas, who introduced the unique percussion instrument 'glockenspiel' and also the synthesizer in Bollywood, passed away in Mumbai on Sunday morning. Twitterati mourned the passing of the great musician

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<p>Kersi Lord, son of percussionist Cawas, who introduced the unique percussion instrument 'glockenspiel' and also the synthesizer in Bollywood, passed away in Mumbai on Sunday morning. Twitterati mourned the passing of the great musician</p>

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