Ustad Puran Shah Koti, the renowned Punjabi Sufi singer and father of popular vocalist Master Saleem, passed away today after a prolonged illness at the age of 72 (or 85 as per some reports). He breathed his last during treatment, leaving the Punjabi music industry in mourning.
Family and Last Rites
Master Saleem, along with Hans Raj Sabor Koti and other surviving family members, bid farewell to the veteran musician. Singers like Hans Raj Hans reached the family home to pay respects, highlighting the deep bonds Ustad Puran Shah Koti shared with the music fraternity.
Musical Legacy
A guru figure in Punjabi music, Ustad Puran Shah Koti trained artists including Master Saleem (starting at age six), Hans Raj Hans, Sabar Koti, and others from the Patiala Gharana tradition. His dedication to Sufi and folk genres popularized the style, making him a respected maestro whose loss is profound for the industry.
