LAHORE: Renowned dhol player Pappu Sain has passed away on Sunday morning after a liver failure, his family confirmed.
The dholiya, who ruled the hearts of thousands of people with his soulful and mystique craft, was admitted to Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute (PKLI) for the last 30 days, where he breathed his last, confirmed the doctors.
The doctors said the renowned dhol player passed away due to accumulation of water in his stomach. Sain, who was suffering from liver problems for over two years, was admitted to the hospital after his health deteriorated.
Last month, Pappu Sain’s family sought help from the Punjab government for the musician’s treatment. According to media reports, his medical tests revealed that 80% of the liver was damaged. Doctors suggested him a liver transplant which cost around Rs5 million. The dholiya’s family was, however, unable to bear the expenses.
Later, the Punjab government provided Rs200,000 financial assistance to Pappu Sain’s family. Punjab Culture Minister Khayal Ahmed Kastro visited the drum artist in the hospital and presented the cheque to him.
Pappu Sain, a recipient of the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, was an asset for Pakistan. His art, which gave a new identity to the South Asian drum beating scene, gained him fans worldwide. The musician was also associated with the famous musical band “Overload”.
