Prasad Sawkar: key obituary facts
Is Prasad Sawkar dead? Yes. Prasad Sawkar died on June 17, 2026, at age 97.
Cause of death: Prasad Sawkar's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Prasad Sawkar known for?
He was known as Indian singer.
More about Prasad Sawkar
Born: 14 December 1928.
Place of birth: Mangeshi.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer.
Nationality: British Raj, India, Dominion of India.
Awards: Padma Shri in arts.
Also known as: Sambaprasad Raghuvir Sawkar.
Genres: Classical, semi-classical, devotional, musical theatre.
Occupations: Singer, composer, music teacher.
Prasad Sawkar, an Indian classical vocalist, died on June 17, 2026, at the age of 97.
Born Sambaprasad Raghuvir Sawkar on December 14, 1928, in Baroda, Gujarat, he was known for work in classical, semi-classical and devotional music, as well as musical theatre. He also taught music and composed, and received the Padma Shri in 2006 for his contribution to music and Sangeet Natak.
Sawkar came from a family of musicians and actors with roots in Goa and was trained in music and acting by his father, Raghuvir Sawkar.