India’s legendary singer-composer Sharda Rajan Iyengar, best known for her song ‘butterfly flew’He breathed his last on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.

The Indian legend lost his years-long battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 89, his daughter Sudha Madeira confirmed via social media, according to reports in the country’s local media outlets.

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Madeira shared the heartbreaking news with fans of the singer on her Instagram account. Along with the late veteran’s picture on the social site, he wrote, “With great sadness, my brother Shammi Rajan and I announce the passing of our dear mother, playback singer Sharda Rajan, early this morning after a long and brave battle with cancer After. ,

Thousands of his fans and film fraternity extend their condolences to the bereaved family of the singer.

Known for her melodious voice, lead singer Sharda Rajan enthralled the audience with her soulful songs for decades. Some of his iconic numbers include ‘butterfly flew’ From ‘Sun’ (1966) and Cabaret No.It’s a matter of mutual’ From ‘Where Love Is Found’, For which she received the Best Female Playback Singer Award.

Besides this, Rajan also released his Ghazal album ,Andaz-e-Bayan and’ (2007), Anthology of Ghazals of Mirza Ghalib.

Indian actor Kollam Sudhi passed away at the age of 39