Padma Shri awardee, H.R Keshava Murthy passes away

Gamaka exponent Padma Shri awardee H R Keshava Murthy passed away at his residence in Shivamogga district of Karnataka on Wednesday, family members said.

• The 89 year old was suffering from age-related ailments for quite some time. 
• He is survived by his wife and daughter. 
• Murthy was born in a Gamaka artists' family and got his training from his father.