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Shadow of mourning in Chitra Iyer’s family

The beginning of 2026 has also not been good for the entertainment industry. Emotional news of the demise of many celebs has come to light in the first five days of the new year. In this sequence, another tragic incident has happened in the family of a famous singer.

Sharda Iyer passes away

The one we are discussing is the famous singer **Chitra Iyer**. His family has recently faced double mourning. His sister **Sharda Iyer**, 54, died on January 2 in Oman. She was trekking in the area of ​​Jebel Shams when an accident took her life.

accident details

According to the report, Sharda had gone on trekking with a group. The mountainous region, located in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, is known for its dangerous routes. Officials have said that the exact reason for the incident is not yet clear, but the area is considered challenging for trackers.

Chitra Iyer’s emotional message

Singer Chitra has shared the sad news of her sister’s death on her social media. She wrote in an emotional post, “My naughty little sister! You run so fast! But I will catch you… soon.” He expressed his feelings and said how difficult it would be for him to live without his sister.

funeral planning

Chitra also informed that her sister’s body is being brought to Kerala from Oman and her last rites will be performed on January 7 at their family home in Thajhwa. This incident has left Chitra deeply shocked, as her father had also passed away a month ago.

Chitra Iyer’s career

Chitra Iyer, also known as Chitra Sivaraman, is an Indian singer. She has worked with AR Rahman in the early 2000s. Chitra is not only a singer but also known as a host and actress on Malayalam TV.

personal life

Chitra Iyer was married to former Air Force pilot **Vinod Sivaraman** on 12 July 1989. They have two daughters – Aditi and Anjali. Chitra and her daughters together have founded a software company called “Darkhorse Productions”.