education | January 07, 2026

Bhaskar Menon Wife And Family: Cause Of Death Revealed

Bhaskar Menon is no doubt enjoying a  blissful married life but who is his wife?

Bhaskar Menon was the founding chairman and CEO at EMI music. He is widely known for his association with famous rock bands like Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Beatles, etc.

Furthermore, he was the first Asian man to run a major Western record label. He died on March 4, 2021, at his residence in Beverly Hills, California.

Quick Facts:

NameBhaskar Menon
BirthdayMay 29, 1934
Age86
GenderMale
NationalityIndian
ProfessionMusical Artist
ParentsK.R.K. Menon and Saraswathi Menon
Siblings1
Married/SingleMarried
WifeSumitra Menon
EducationMA from Oxford University

Bhaskar Menon Wife and Family

Bhaskar Menon is married to his wife Sumitra Menon. The couple married in the year 1962.

Furthermore, the top music executive has two sons. Their names are Siddhartha and Vishnu Menon. He also has a sister named Vasantha Menon.

“Determined to achieve excellence, Bhaskar Menon built EMI into a music powerhouse and one of our most iconic, global institutions. Music and the world have lost a special one. Our hearts go out to his loved ones.” – Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group

— Universal Music Group (@UMG) March 5, 2021

Age and Net Worth Information

Bhaskar Menon died at age 86 years. He stepped foot in this world on May 29, 1934.

Bhaskar Menon is one of the richest music executives ever lived. His net worth is estimated to be in millions.

Some Facts on Bhaskar Menon

  1. Bhaskar Menon has Indian nationality. He was born in a prominent family in Trivandrum, in south India.
  2. Talking about his family, his father is K.R.K. Menon served as the finance secretary under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
  3. His mother is Saraswathi, who is one of India’s leading classical musicians personality.
  4. Moving to his education, studied at the Doon School and St. Stephen’s College in India. Later, earned his master degree from Oxford University.
  5. Determined to achieve excellence he built EMI into a music powerhouse and one of our most iconic musical institution. He was named president and CEO of Capitol group in 1971.
  6. It was Bhaskar Menon who helped Pink Floyd achieve recognition with their album “Dark Side of the Moon” in the year 1973. Furthermore, he has helped musical artists like Bob Seger, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller, Linda Ronstadt, Grand Funk Railroad and others to achieve success.