Bhimsen Joshi’s family strikes a discordant note

Raghavendra filed an application in the court to place a restraining order on Jayant and Shrinivas,Bhimsen Joshi’s sons from his second wife,from disposing of family property,including Kalashree,a bungalow in Sadashiv Peth,and two flats in the Sankul housing society in Erandwane.

The appeal alleges that Joshi’s will,dated September 22,2008 was forged,and that before it was made,his father had ‘lost control of own body and mind.’ An interim order by the court on the appeal then restrained Jayant and Shrinivas from disposing of the properties.

Speaking to The Indian Express,Shrinivas said,“The allegations that have been made are totally false and have been made with a motive of harassment. We are taking legal advice on this. At this point in time it won’t be appropriate to comment further on this.”

The will of Bhimsen Joshi who died on January 24,2011 was read out by Jayant and Shrinivas in the presence of Raghavendra four days after Joshi’s death.

The interim order by the senior division civil judge S R Yadav said,“The impugned will is not appended with the fitness certificate showing the soundness and disposition state of mind of the late Bhimsen Joshi. The will has been registered after two months from the date of execution,that too by calling the sub-registrar to the house.”