Updated On: 14 February, 2020 07:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sonam Sherpa, part of the popular band Parikrama, passed away on Friday. Farhan Akhtar took to his Instagram handle to pen a heartfelt tribute to him

Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Sherpa. Image courtesy: Instagram/@faroutakhtar
Lead guitarist of acclaimed band Parikrama, Sonam Sherpa, died on Friday in Kurseong, West Bengal. He was 48. Sherpa had performed with actor Farhan Akhtar on his 4-city tour after the release of his musical drama Rock On in 2008.
According to a report in India Today, the musician, who was in Kurseong to record music for an upcoming movie, suffered a massive cardiac arrest. Subir Malik, another band member was quoted in the report as saying, "I heard the news a few minutes ago. I am myself in a state of shock and on my way to the deceased's home in New Delhi to meet his family. Sonam was in Kurseong to record the music for an upcoming movie. I am told he suffered a massive cardiac arrest there. It is not yet clear at this stage where the last rites will be performed."