Dubai: It was a depressing day for the Cuckoo of the South, playback singer K.S Chitra on Thursday, when she lost her only daughter 8 year old Nandana, in a swimming pool in a Hotel in Dubai here, at Emirate Hills Villa. The child was taken to Jebel Ali Hospital but could not survive, as it was too late to save her.
Chitra and Vijayshanker, married for 16 years, could have a baby (Nandana) only after 8 years of wedlock. They were in Dubai this week for a musical programme “Rasamanjari”. Chitra, a reputed south Indian singer has secured more national awards (six) than any one else, and sang in 10 languages or more.
Tonight the musical programme is due in Sharjah stadium. A.R Rehman is billed as the music director. Chitra’s Kannada songs have been quite popular and pleasing.
On a sad day (today), she has to sing her heart out for those who like her songs well in Sharjah. May God give her and others the strength to bear the grief.