Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Prabhakar Karekar has passed away in Mumbai following a brief illness, his family said on Thursday. He was 80.

Karekar breathed his last at his residence in Shivaji Park area here on Wednesday night, his family said in a statement.

Saddened to learn about the demise of Hindustani Classical & Semi Classical vocalist Pandit Prabhakar Karekar said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

"His musical legacy shall continue with his disciples & admirers. My deepest condolences to family, followers, well wishers & students. May God bestow with Sadgati to the departed soul. Om Shanti," said Sawant

Born in Antruz Mahal Goa, learnt the Hindustani Classical Music under the tutelage of Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki. Performed at various platforms all over the globe. He immensely contributed to the preservation & expansion of the Classical Music in Goa.