2016 in Indian music

Last updated August 26, 2025

Deaths

February 18 - Abdul Rashid Khan, 107, Hindustani musician^[1]
March 6 - Kalabhavan Mani, 45, actor and singer (liver cirrhosis and methyl alcohol poisoning)^[2]
November 22 - M. Balamuralikrishna, 86, Carnatic musician and composer^[3]
December 15 - Ajit Varman, 69, composer^[4]

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[1] Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan’s Tragic Demise

[2] Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani passes away

[3] Balamuralikrishna, veteran Carnatic musician, dies aged 86

[4] Composer of '80s melodies Ajit Varman passes away

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