The untimely and tragic loss of musical genius, Karan Joseph or “Madfingers” is still creating ripples across the city. Contrary to initial reports of Karan’s death being a suicide, and the result of depression, his father, Dr Thomas Joseph’s public statement has highlighted many facts which bring to light the possibility of there being more to Karan’s death.
“Justice for Karan Joseph” is ablaze on social media with his family and friends seeking for nothing but a fair investigation to reveal the truth behind his last few days.
Carlton Braganza, a close friend of Karan’s, and a fellow music collaborator, will be collating a special musical tribute for Karan’s private memorial service which will happen on October 1. “I don’t want to add another opinion to what is out there. The family has put out a letter that has gone to the authorities, which even I shared on social media, and that has got the attention it deserved from the public. I am helping the family put together a memorial for Karan. It will be a solemn event with a prayer service and musical tribute, to bring together the people who were connected to him.”
Karan was acknowledged as a musical genius in his social circles. His journey as a piano virtuoso saw him travelling the world with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations as a cultural ambassador for India. He also collaborated with talented musicians and had performed at popular venues, all pointing to the fact that he was successful and well recognised for his talent. Sameer Malhotra, founder of Daddy Entertainment, a friend and someone who had done innumerable shows with Karan cannot imagine music without Karan’s genius, “He was my great white hope. If this industry we are all in ever had a poster child, Karan would be it, he had the charisma, innocence, talent, skills and was a powerhouse of music. To have such a combination of genius and how he was taken for granted and how it all ended is terribly sad. I did my last two shows with him, and so many more before that. In fact, I would never do a show without him. I’m completely orphaned and I tremble to think of music without him. He also had a large gr
oup of family, friends and well wishers who want justice. I see that many are doing a great job, we all hope to see a light at the end of this dark tunnel. I, personally, just want him back.”
The truth is yet to come to light. His friends and family fondly remember him in their prayers as they wait for justice! Rahul Joseph, a local musician mulls, “It’s very unfortunate to have lost one of us. Exploiting a person for financial interests is to an extent pretty common, and it’s only possible to restore faith if the judiciary conducts a fair inquiry and takes appropriate action.”
— With inputs from Suruchi Kapur Gomes
