Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Internationally Acclaimed Flutist Dipak Sarma Returns to Assam for Final Rites
A very famous flute player from Assam named Dipak Sarma has passed away.
He was 57 years old and had been sick for a long time with a liver problem.
He died in a hospital in Chennai, where he was getting treatment.
His body was flown back to his home state of Assam on Tuesday.
People who loved his music, including students and fans, came to say goodbye and play flute music in his honor.
His final ceremonies were held with special state honors.
Dipak Sarma was known for bringing Assamese flute music to many places and dreamed of starting a music school.
His death has made many artists in Assam very sad, especially as they have lost other famous artists this year.
Internationally acclaimed flutist Dipak Sarma passed away at the age of 57 in Chennai after a battle with a liver ailment.
His mortal remains arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday morning and were taken to his residence.
Admirers and followers paid their last respects at Seuj Sangha premises before the body was taken for cremation.
Final rites were performed with full state honours at the Navagraha crematorium in the evening.
Sarma's death has caused deep sorrow within Assam's cultural fraternity, particularly following other recent losses.
- Who
- Internationally acclaimed flutist Dipak Sarma.
- What
- His mortal remains returned to Guwahati for final rites with state honours, following his death due to a severe liver ailment.
- When
- Tuesday morning (arrival in Guwahati); Monday around 6:15 am (death).
- Where
- Chennai (place of death); Guwahati, Assam (homecoming and final rites).
- Why
- He was undergoing medical care in Chennai for a prolonged liver ailment.
Initial Reports
Clarifications/Details
Name Spelling
Initial Reports
The musician is referred to as 'Deepak Sarma'.
Clarifications/Details
The musician is referred to as 'Dipak Sarma'.
- Name
- Dipak Sarma
- Age
- 57
- Date of Death
- Monday
- Time of Death
- Around 6:15 am
- Place of Death
- Chennai hospital
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged battle with a severe liver ailment
- Homecoming Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Final Rites Location
- Navagraha crematorium, Guwahati
