India, Nov. 8 -- The sudden death of renowned mridangam artiste Sridhar Parthasarathy, who collapsed while performing at a Diwali Pahat programme in Pune on Friday, has left the music fraternity in shock. Eminent musicians have paid tributes to the 54-year-old percussionist, remembering his exceptional talent, decades-long musical associations and contribution to Indian classical and contemporary music.

Among those who expressed grief were singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan and musician Sudhir Nagpal, both of whom recalled their personal associations with Parthasarathy and the memorable musical journey they shared with him.

Mahadevan, who shared a nearly four-decade-long association with Parthasarathy, expressed disbelief over his su...