Vivek Shauq
Vivek Shauq | |
|---|---|
 Vivek Shauq in 2010 | |
| Born | 21 June 1963 |
| Died | 10 January 2011 (aged 47) |
Vivek Shauq (21 June 1963 – 10 January 2011) was a noted actor, comedian, writer and singer. He had acted in Hindi and Punjabi films, television serials, theatre and television commercials. He was also a popular writer and singer. Shauq was also involved with the Sant Nirankari Mission.[1] He was fluent in Urdu.[2] He was also the founding member of Nonsense Club.[3] He died of a heart attack on 10 January 2011 in Mumbai, at the age of 47. He is survived by his wife and three children.[4]
Early life
Shauq was born on 21 June 1963 in Chandigarh. His father died in 1980 and mother in late 80's, He did his study from Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC).[5]
Career
Shauq started his acting career in theatre and television. He starred in Ulta Pulta and Flop Show on Doordarshan, alongside Jaspal Bhatti.[3] He then shifted his focus to Punjabi films and Hindi films.[6] His first Hindi film was Barsaat Ki Raat in 1998. He was noticed in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.[7] His prominent films included Delhi Heights, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Asa Nu Maan Watna Da, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Mini Punjab and Nalaik.[3] He had worked with and was greatly influenced by Jaspal Bhatti, who considered him his right-hand man.[8]
Death
He suffered a heart attack on 3 January and was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane.[7] He was on life support but slipped into a coma and could not be revived. On Monday, 10 January 2011 Shauq died from septicemia.[4] His funeral was held on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at 4pm at Sant Nirankari Mission.[7]
Filmography
TV serials
- Ulta Pulta
- Flop Show directed by Jaspal Bhatti
- Full Tension directed by Jaspal Bhatti
- Afsane directed by Lalit Behl
TV commercials
- HCL Computers
- Vasmol
- Nokia CDMA
- Chlorates
- CP Plywood
See also
References
- ^ "Sant Nirankari Mission". Nirankari.org. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ Fans mourn Vivek Shauq's demise The Times of India
- ^ a b c Actor Vivek Shauq passes away at 47The Indian Express
- ^ a b Vivek Shauq passes away The Mumbai Mirror
- ^ "'He was a brother, child, teacher'". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ "vivekshauq.com". vivekshauq.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ a b c Actor dies of heart attack The Times of India
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ "Spicebrisbane.org". Spicebrisbane.org. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ^ Vivek Shaq – Filmography by year