Popular chutney artiste passes on

DEAREDITOR,

Popular Trinidadian Chutney singer,Anil Bheem died last Saturday and his remains were cremated in Caroni, Central Trinidad Bheem was enormously popular among Guyanese. He was a great entertainer Guyanese promoters of chutney concerts and events in New York and Guyana mournedtheloss.

Heheldaspecialplacein their heart for his wonderful singing.SinceSaturday,fans took to social media and mainstream papers expressinggriefandsadness overthedeathofthepopular singer

Thousands gathered at NCIC (Diwali Nagar) compound in Chaguanas, Central Trinidad, on Thursdaymorningtomourn, celebrate,andbidfarewellto the iconic local singer known as “The Vocalist”. Thousands more around the Diaspora tune in to Facebook and YouTube to watchthetributeandeulogy that was beamed live. Many Guyanese turned to social media to watch the proceedings in the morning. It was a great tribute by colleagues,familymembers, a neighbor, friends, the Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar, his boss at 103FMwherehewasahost and disc jockey for a program,andmore.

Anil Bheem was a very popular and likeable musician and singer of varied genres (focused m o s t l y o n I n d i a n entertainment) His voice transcendedborders.

As an artiste, he has left an indelible mark on Trini, Guyanese and Caribbean Indian culture in the field of entertainment.

So many listened to his singing for over three decades. He has ruled the Indian entertainment industry almost like a king overthelastcoupledecades. He entertained large crowds at chutney shows, concerts, clubs, and receptions not only in Trinidad but wherever there are IndoCaribbeans – New York, Florida, Toronto, etc. His voice and music have connected Indians in the Caribbean Diaspora Anyone who listens or follows chutney and or soca knows the name Anil Bheem. Besides being an outstanding entertainer, he wasahumanitarianandkind person.

He was a soft-spoken simple person. He carried himself with grace and humility He treated people withrespect.

Maythelordgivesolace, strength, and comfort to his grief stricken family parents Preematie and Krishna Bheem, wife Cheryl and children and the extended family on the loss of a great artiste. Anil Bheem will be sorelymissed.

Yourstruly, VishnuBisram