Nadaswara artiste Sheikh Jaleel Saheb of Kaup passes away
Udupi: Sheikh Jaleel Saheb from Kaup in Udupi district who played ‘Nadaswara’ during the fairs at Hosa Marigudi Temple in Kaup, passed away at his residence on Monday. He was 54 and is survived by his wife and a daughter.
He was known as the epitome of communal harmony in the coastal region as he played the music instrument at the Hindu temple and also at some Kola and Ashlesha Bali rituals.
Jaleel Saheb was the fourth generation artiste in his family who inherited the skill of playing Nadaswara. His father Baban Saheb, grandfather Imam Saheb and great grandfather Mugdam Saheb played the same music instrument.
As a devout Muslim, he performed ‘namaz’ and observed fasting during the Ramzan month strictly. He stressed that religious harmony should be the paramount factor in the society.
