<p>B Mohammed Jokatte, a second-generation Muslim Yakshagana artist who shot to fame for his baritone voice, passed away in his son-in-law's house in Uppinangady on Thursday night, at the age of 76.</p>.<p>Mohammed hailing from a respectable family in Jokatte was attracted to Yakshagana and learnt the performing art from Sundar Shetty.</p>.<p>Encouraged by doyens of Yakshagana like Sheni, Mohammed had risen to fame for his roles such as 'Vali' in the Yakshagana play 'Vaali Moksha'.</p>.<p>Mohammed had also served on the committees of mosques in Jokatte, as convenor of Anjuman Education Trust and president of Jokatte Gram Panchayat.</p>.<p>He is also a recipient of 'Beary Mutthu' award. He is survived by a wife, son, two daughters and thousands of fans.</p>
<p>B Mohammed Jokatte, a second-generation Muslim Yakshagana artist who shot to fame for his baritone voice, passed away in his son-in-law's house in Uppinangady on Thursday night, at the age of 76.</p>.<p>Mohammed hailing from a respectable family in Jokatte was attracted to Yakshagana and learnt the performing art from Sundar Shetty.</p>.<p>Encouraged by doyens of Yakshagana like Sheni, Mohammed had risen to fame for his roles such as 'Vali' in the Yakshagana play 'Vaali Moksha'.</p>.<p>Mohammed had also served on the committees of mosques in Jokatte, as convenor of Anjuman Education Trust and president of Jokatte Gram Panchayat.</p>.<p>He is also a recipient of 'Beary Mutthu' award. He is survived by a wife, son, two daughters and thousands of fans.</p>
