Updated On: 04 November, 2020 07:22 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1974 and the Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1980. The Government of India honoured Krishnan with Padma Shri in 1973 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

TN Krishnan
Violinist and Padma awardee TN Krishnan passed away in Chennai at the age of 92. He died on Monday evening. Condoling Krishnan's death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his demise has left a big void in the world of music.
"The demise of noted violinist T N Krishnan leaves a big void in the world of music. His work beautifully encapsulated a wide range of emotions and strands of our culture. He was also an outstanding mentor to young musicians. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," Modi said in a tweet.