Ghulam Nabi Sheikh

Sheikh started his music career at the age of 14. He gained widespread popularity in Kashmir and India,{{cn|date=March 2017}} and became known as the "Mehdi Hassan of Kashmir". He received many national and international awards, including the one from the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, for his contributions to Kashmiri music and art.[http://jammukashmir.nic.in/view/oct17.htm] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030227053100/http://jammukashmir.nic.in/view/oct17.htm |date=27 February 2003 }} [http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/00oct18/state.htm#10 CM honours Ghulam Nabi Sheikh:Recording studios planned for Srinagar, Jammu]

Sheikh was killed by the Punjab Police when he was travelling on a train with his daughter and a Kashmiri Pandit friend on the night of 13 July 2003.{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111120/jsp/7days/story_14775459.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308050050/http://telegraphindia.com/1111120/jsp/7days/story_14775459.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 March 2012|title=Renaissance in the Vale|publisher=|accessdate=23 October 2014}} The Punjab police cremated his body within hours of his death to destroy evidence.{{cite web|url=http://www.thekashmirwalla.com/2011/07/justice-for-the-mehdi-hassan-of-kashmir|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522212448/http://www.thekashmirwalla.com/2011/07/justice-for-the-mehdi-hassan-of-kashmir/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=22 May 2012|title=Justice For The "Mehdi Hassan of Kashmir" - The Kashmir Walla|work=The Kashmir Walla|accessdate=23 October 2014}} Sheikh's death caused an outpouring of grief in Kashmir and India.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030719/j&k.htm#4|title=Chief visits Sheikh's residence|publisher=|accessdate=23 October 2014}}

In 2003, the Punjab and Chandigarh High Court started trial for Sheikh's murder and hurried cremation, handed later the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). No justice was served.

Sheikh was survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

On July 13 every year, he is remembered by his fans and friends. An annual prize established in his memory is awarded to young musicians of Kashmir.

• Music of Kashmir

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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FzCfQkpvIs

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