National award-winning musician Babuji Mahadev Naikodi died in Vijayapura on Sunday. He was 87.
Trained in Hindustani classical music as a flute player, he performed for nearly six decades.
He had presented solo shows and been part of orchestras. He had retired as a teacher in a government school.
He was also a music teacher and trained young people from Vijayapura and surrounding areas.
He played for several events that were broadcast on All India Radio and telecast on Doordarshan.
The last rites will be performed in Vijayapura on Monday.
Published – November 23, 2025 08:37 pm IST
