News Mania / Piyal Chatterjee / 9th October 2024
While the country is enthralled with the Navratri celebrations, a heartbreaking occurrence has clouded the happy festivities in Pune. The unexpected passing of Ashok Mali, a Garba trainer referred to as the “Garba King,” has tarnished the lively mood of Dandiya and Garba. The 50-year-old singer fell following a heart attack while playing at a Garba celebration in Chakan, leaving the local community in despair.
A startling video that went viral on the internet showed Ashok and his son Bhavesh dancing enthusiastically at a busy Chakan Garba venue. Their rendition of the hit song “Ghoonghat Mein Chand Hoga Aanchal Mein Chandni” had the jubilant audience spellbound.
Witnesses saw that Ashok appeared to be having fun at first, but as the dance went on, he suddenly felt lightheaded and fell to his knees. The air changed abruptly as onlookers hurried to help him. When Bhavesh saw what was happening, he quickly went to his father’s side. The crowd quickly moved Ashok to a local hospital, but sadly, the medical staff there declared him dead, despite their best attempts.
The untimely death of Ashok Mali has caused grief to spread throughout the community. The news has caused strong emotions among the locals, many of whom appreciated his commitment to the Garba art form. “Everything abruptly changed as we were all having a great time at the festival. It’s difficult to comprehend what transpired “said a local guest.Ashok, who was highly regarded for his abilities and enthusiasm, had been a Garba trainer for the previous four to five years. Because he was frequently asked to conduct Garba sessions at several locations during the Navratri season, many who knew him found his unexpected death to be especially tragic.
