Noted Carnatic Classical Violinist Sikkil R Bhaskaran passes away at 85
- Noted violinist in Carnatic Classical music and Tamil Isai, Sikkil R Bhaskaran, has passed away. He was 85.
- Bhaskaran started learning the Violin at the age of 11.
- During his 5 decades of Musical Career, Bhaskaran has been bestowed with many laurels, Awards & Honours, including  Kalaimamani title by Tamil Nadu government and Sangeetha Nataka Academy award by the Central Government