Mandolin Maestro mourned

Mandolin maestro Uppalapu Srinivas died on Friday due to liver-related ailments. He was 45. The legendary musician picked up his father's mandolin at the age of six and gave his first musical performance at nine. Several celebrities mourned his death.

Narendra Modi: Mandolin Maestro's dedication & long-standing contribution towards music was remarkable and he will always be remembered.

YS Jagan: Deep condolences. Shocked to hear the sad news.

AR Rehman: Emotionally shaken to hear of Carnatic shining star Mandolin Shrinivasji's demise... May God bless him with happiness in the next world

Shreya Ghoshal: We lost Mandolin Maestro Shri U. Srinivas this morning. One of the greatest musicians of this world. And too young to go away. R.I.P.

Sonu Nigam: The great Mandolin exponent U Shrinivas is no more unfortunately, Was going through a liver transpalnt. Imprvd apparently. Bt succumbed tragically.RIP

Siddharth: Just heard that Mandolin Srinivas passed away. Great musician. Child prodigy. Gone too soon. RIP