Noted Hindustani classical vocalist and music teacher Ashok Huggannavar, aged 64, passed away in Hubballi.
Ashok Huggannavar was trained under PanditLingarajBuvaYaraguppi of the Gwalior gharana of Hindustani music.
He served as a member of the Karnataka SangeetNrutya Academy and was a recipient of several awards, including Karnataka Kalashri, Mansur Award, and Ragashree.