English: """Abbaji"" (as he was affectionately known by his disciples) also bridged the gap between Carnatic music and Hindustani music by playing with both renowned Carnatic musicians and other Hindustani stalwarts."
Telugu: """అబ్బాజీ"" (ఆయన ఆరాధకుడు) కర్ణాటక సంగీతం, హిందూస్థానీ సంగీతానికి మద్య గల అంతరాన్ని పూరించారు."