ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mehmood has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of the famous folk singer Bhagat Krishan Lal Bhil.
He called family of the deceased and talked to his brother Sukhdev and inquired about his two children, Shambu Lal and Shubna Devi.
Krishan Lal represented Pakistan all over the world and has been a symbol of diversity and cultural richness of Pakistan abroad.
Praising his contributions, the minister said he was equally active and popular in Pakistan and was considered to be an embodiment of the musical traditions of Cholistan. He remained instrumental in bringing out several musicians and singers of Cholistan and introducing them at a national level.
bhil received scores of awards including life time achievement award from Lok Virsa
The Minister has offered an amount of Rs 500,000/- for his children and his team of folk musicians and dancers.
Minister said, has been concerned about the well being of the artists in the current times and has been taking keen interest in long term initiatives for promotion of the artists.
He has been supporting various initiatives to support artists financially, since Lok Virsa and PNCA came under the administration of Heritage division, in last August 2019.
He said, “With Krishan Lal gone, who represented his area so well, we have to ensure that we continue to recognize the rich musical heritage of Cholistan, among many other rich traditions of Pakistan”.
Krishan Lal has been sick for a while due to a problem with his kidneys. He was under treatment in Sheikh Zaid Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan.
Recently, he was discharged from the hospital but had to be brought back to the hospital two days ago. He passed away early in the morning on 7th of May
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