Husband of Nithyashree Allegedly Commits Suicide

The husband of noted Carnatic singer Nithyashree allegedly committed suicide earlier today by jumping into the Adyar River in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Nithyashree – who has also sung for a number of film songs including "Minsara Kanna" from Superstar Rajinikanth’s film "Padaiyappa" – is in the midst of the Margazhi Carnatic music season that takes place every year in Chennai. Police are investigating what drove Mahadevan to take such an extreme step.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Nithyashree and her family at such a difficult time.