Latest update December 2nd, 2024 1:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Popular chutney artiste passes on

Feb 11, 2023 Letters

Dear Editor,

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 mourned the loss. He held a special place in their heart for his wonderful singing. Since Saturday, fans took to social media and mainstream papers expressing grief and sadness over the death of the popular singer.

Thousands gathered at NCIC (Diwali Nagar) compound in Chaguanas, Central Trinidad, on Thursday morning to mourn, celebrate, and bid farewell to the iconic local singer known as “The Vocalist”.  Thousands more around the Diaspora tune in to Facebook and YouTube to watch the tribute and eulogy that was beamed live. Many Guyanese turned to social media to watch the proceedings in the morning. It was a great tribute by colleagues, family members, a neighbor, friends, the Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar, his boss at 103 FM where he was a host and disc jockey for a program, and more.

Anil Bheem was a very popular and likeable musician and singer of varied genres (focused mostly on Indian entertainment). His voice transcended borders. 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 over the last couple decades. He entertained large crowds at chutney shows, concerts, clubs, and receptions not only in Trinidad but wherever there are Indo-Caribbeans – 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 was a humanitarian and kind person. He was a soft-spoken simple person. He carried himself with grace and humility. He treated people with respect.

May the lord give solace, 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 sorely missed.

Yours truly,

Vishnu Bisram

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | November, 20th, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Wharton’s brilliance propels Chase’s Academic to another Republic Bank U18 title

Wharton’s brilliance propels Chase’s Academic to another Republic...

Dec 02, 2024

Kaieteur Sports- Chase’s Academic Foundation reaffirmed their dominance in the Republic Bank eight-team Under-18 Football League by storming to an emphatic 8-1 victory over Dolphin Secondary in the...
Read More
Seales’ 4 for 5 gives West Indies control as Bangladesh fold for 164

Seales’ 4 for 5 gives West Indies control...

Dec 02, 2024

WARRIORS BOUNCE BACK AGAINST HAMPSHIRE

WARRIORS BOUNCE BACK AGAINST HAMPSHIRE

Dec 02, 2024

Victoria go top with second win

Victoria go top with second win

Dec 02, 2024

GFF and Namilco officially launch Maid Marian Wheat Up Women’s Cup

GFF and Namilco officially launch Maid Marian...

Dec 02, 2024

GFF celebrates the successful completion of Georgetown Girls’ Football Festival

GFF celebrates the successful completion of...

Dec 02, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]