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 an Indian 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 the 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 his mother in the late 80s. 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
- Delhii Heights[9]
- Aitraaz
- 36 China Town
- Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye
- Asa Nu Maan Watna Da
- Dil Hai Tumara
- Mini Punjab
- Nalaik
- Dil Deewana
- Bardaasht
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha[10]
- Shabaash! You Can Do It
- Vaada Raha
- Baabarr
- Apni Boli Apna Desh
- Life Partner
- Lagdae Ishq Ho Geya
- Maharathi
- Wattna Ton Door
- Chak De Phatte
- Satsriakal
- Heroes
- Haal-e-Dil
- Krazzy 4
- Sajna Ve Sajna
- Mitti Vajjan Mardi
- Nanhe Jaisalmer
- Swami
- Raqeeb
- Zindadil
- Unns
- Utthaan
- Hota Hai Dil Pyar Mein Pagal
- Humko Tumse Pyar Hai
- Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi
- Yaaran Naal Baharan
- Barsaat
- Shabnam Mausi
- Tango Charlie
- Zameer
- Jurm
- Sheesha
- Kisna
- Ab Tumhaare Hawaale Watan Saathio
- Kuchh To Gadbad Hai
- Ek Se Badkar Ek
- Hawas
- Khel
- Koi Mil Gaya (S.A.)
- Pran Jaye Per Shan Na Jaye
- Andaaz
- Kaash Aap Hamare Hote
- Baaz—A Bird In Danger
- Dum
- Jee Ayaan Nu (Pun)
- 23 March 1931, Shaheed
- Ab Ke Baras
- Maa Tujhe Salaam
- Indian
- Champion
- International Khiladi
- Mahaul Thheek Hai (Pun)
- Barsaat Ki Raat
- The Lion of Punjab (2011)
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