December 21, 2025
Bhajan Sopori was born in 1948 in Sopore, Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India as Bhajan Lal Sopori. He was an Indian Musician, Instrumentalist & Music Composer who played Santoor. He was awarded many awards including the Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of arts.
| Other Name: | Pandit Bhajan Sopori, Bhajan Lal Sopori |
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| Other Professions: | Instrumentalist Music Composer |
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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| Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 2004 | Arts |
Bhajan Sopori died at the age of 74 on 02-06-2022 at a hospital in Gurugram. He was suffering from prolonged illness and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gurugram, where he took his last breath on 02-06-2022.
| DEATHDAY | 2 June,2022 (Monday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | Gurugram, Haryana |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
| Father | Shambhoo Nath |
| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Wife | Aparna Sopori |
| Son | Abhay Rustum Sopori |
He was born and grew up into a Sufiana Gharana to a musician father Shambhoo Nath & a homemaker mother. His grandfather S.C. Sopori was also a musician. He was married to Aparna Sopori. Together they had a son named Abhay Rustum Sopori. His son is also a musician & composer.