'Saaz' music composer Yeshwant Deo passes away at 91
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Veteran Marathi musician Yeshwant Deo, who had composed music for many films including Shabana Azmi-starrer 'Saaz', passed away today. He was 91.
Deo died at Shushrusha Hospital in Dadar, Mumbai around 1:30 am.
"He was admitted there 20 days ago after he contracted chikungunya. He was later diagnosed with pneumonia which ultimately led to kidney dysfunction and other complications," a family source said.
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Deo was an eminent figure in Marathi music industry
Deo's last rites will be performed at the Dadar Crematorium today.
He was a revered figure in the Marathi music circle and industry where he composed tunes for more than 40 Marathi films and plays.
Born on November 1, 1926, Deo, in very less time, marked his presence in Marathi film industry.
He also worked in All India Radio as a sitar player.
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Deo won several accolades, including the Lata Mangeshkar Award
A recipient of the Lata Mangeshkar Award, Deo was also known for 'Bhav Geet' (composing poems to music, a semi-classical form). He won several awards such as Maharashtra State award for his work in the play Amrapali (1974). He also published books on devotional music.