Aado Bhagat death marks the end of an era in folk singing.

MULTAN -- The death of renowned Cholistani folk singer, Aado Bhagat, has marked the end of an era in folk singing, believes a young folk singer Mohan Bhagat.

Aado Bhagat was the man who introduced Cholistani culture at national and international level with new dimensions, Mohan told reporter on Monday.

Aado passd away a few days ago at Chak 177 in Cholistan, Bahawalpur. "He taught and trained folk singing to my father, Faqeera Bhagat, a Presidential award winning folk singer," said Mohan.

Aado Bhagat died at the age of 65 after protracted asthma illness, Mohan said adding that the reports suggesting he died at the age of 100 years were untrue. He was an asset to Cholistan, he added.

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