(Express photo by Hemant Chawala)Eminent classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Girija Devi passed away at a city hospital here tonight following a cardiac arrest, hospital sources said. Considered as the queen of Thumri and fondly called Appa ji, Girija Devi was taken to the city’s BM Birla Heart Research Centre this afternoon with cardiovascular ailments, She was put on life support, her family sources said. “Saddened by demise of Girija Devi ji. Indian classical music has lost one of its most melodious voices. (With inputs from PTI)Express InvestigationFor all the latest Lifestyle News, download Indian Express App© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd

Source: Indian Express October 24, 2017 17:17 UTC