THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of noted violinist and musician Balabhaskar. Balabhaskar’s departure is painful, he said.

“Balabhaskar was active in the music industry for 25 years. He had started performing in stage shows when he was just 12 years old and he released several music albums later. He had proved magical possibilities of instrumental music. The music industry has lost a great artist. Balabhaskar was active in the industry with huge social commitment”, said the chief minister in condolence message.