Shivkumar Sharma, Hindustani classical musician and co-composer of several memorable Bollywood film soundtracks for the late Yash Chopra, died on Tuesday in Mumbai. He was 84.
Sharma, addressed by the honorific Pandit, had kidney related ailments for the past six months and eventually succumbed to a cardiac arrest.
Born in Jammu, Northern India, Sharma became a exponent of the classical instrument santoor. Already well known in Hindustani music circles, he shot to international prominence in 1967 when he recorded the album “Call of the Valley” alongside his long time collaborator flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra for Emi.
While their classical music careers flourished, Sharma and Chaurasia also composed several Bollywood film soundtracks for eminent filmmaker Yash Chopra, beginning with “Silsila” (1981), starring Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar. Under the screen credit Shiv-Hari, they composed seven more soundtracks for Chopra including “Faasle” (1985). “Vijay” (1988) “Chandni” (1989) “Lamhe” (1991) “Parampara...
Sharma, addressed by the honorific Pandit, had kidney related ailments for the past six months and eventually succumbed to a cardiac arrest.
Born in Jammu, Northern India, Sharma became a exponent of the classical instrument santoor. Already well known in Hindustani music circles, he shot to international prominence in 1967 when he recorded the album “Call of the Valley” alongside his long time collaborator flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra for Emi.
While their classical music careers flourished, Sharma and Chaurasia also composed several Bollywood film soundtracks for eminent filmmaker Yash Chopra, beginning with “Silsila” (1981), starring Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar. Under the screen credit Shiv-Hari, they composed seven more soundtracks for Chopra including “Faasle” (1985). “Vijay” (1988) “Chandni” (1989) “Lamhe” (1991) “Parampara...
- 5/10/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, March 22 (Ians) Eminent writer-filmmaker Sagar Sarhadi, who breathed life into emotional roller coasters of Bollywood in the late 70s and the 80s, is no more. He breathed his last at his residence in the the city following age-related ailments. He was 88.
Poet, lyricist, scriptwriter Javed Akhtar tweeted: "Sagar Sarhadi a veteran theater and film writer who wrote films like Kabhi Kabhi, Noori and directed Baazaar has passed away. My heart felt condolences to the late bachelor's nephew Ramesh Talwar."
Sarhadi passed away late Sunday night after several days in ICU, media reports said.
"Saddened to hear about the demise of Veteran Writer and Director Sagar Sarhadi. My thoughts and prayers with the family. Heartfelt Condolences," tweeted Supriya Sule, Ncp MP.
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff confirmed the death sharing a monochrome picture on social media, which he captioned: "Will Miss You...... R.I.P."
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta too paid his tribute on Twitter.
Poet, lyricist, scriptwriter Javed Akhtar tweeted: "Sagar Sarhadi a veteran theater and film writer who wrote films like Kabhi Kabhi, Noori and directed Baazaar has passed away. My heart felt condolences to the late bachelor's nephew Ramesh Talwar."
Sarhadi passed away late Sunday night after several days in ICU, media reports said.
"Saddened to hear about the demise of Veteran Writer and Director Sagar Sarhadi. My thoughts and prayers with the family. Heartfelt Condolences," tweeted Supriya Sule, Ncp MP.
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff confirmed the death sharing a monochrome picture on social media, which he captioned: "Will Miss You...... R.I.P."
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta too paid his tribute on Twitter.
- 3/22/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Veteran Rishi Kapoor says his movie "Doosra Aadmi", which released 1977, had a subject that was much ahead of its time.
"Doosra Aadmi" completed 42 years of its release on October 14.
The romantic drama was directed by Ramesh Talwar and produced by Yash Raj Films. It featured Rishi Kapoor with Raakhee, Shashi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. The film narrated the story of a woman who falls in love with a much-younger man, who resembles her late lover.
"Thank you Yrf and Director Ramesh Talwar. The subject of this films love story was much ahead of its time. The perspectives of the characters shocked people then. Today, so rampant in our society," Rishi tweeted.
Last month, Rishi returned to India after undergoing medical treatment in New York.
On the work front, he was last seen on screen in "102 Not Out" alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
"Doosra Aadmi" completed 42 years of its release on October 14.
The romantic drama was directed by Ramesh Talwar and produced by Yash Raj Films. It featured Rishi Kapoor with Raakhee, Shashi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. The film narrated the story of a woman who falls in love with a much-younger man, who resembles her late lover.
"Thank you Yrf and Director Ramesh Talwar. The subject of this films love story was much ahead of its time. The perspectives of the characters shocked people then. Today, so rampant in our society," Rishi tweeted.
Last month, Rishi returned to India after undergoing medical treatment in New York.
On the work front, he was last seen on screen in "102 Not Out" alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
- 10/14/2019
- GlamSham
We all know as to what are the problems that one faces when it comes to housing in Mumbai. Be it the common man or a celebrity, the housing woes has never spared anyone. The latest celebrity to be facing the music is none other than the stand-up comedian turned actor Vir Das, who defied his housing society in Pali Hill's Neptune building by holding up his house's repair job reasoning that he was out of town. While he managed to delay it once before, the second time when he tried to hold down the renovation, Vir was instantly asked to pack up and leave if he couldn't cooperate with the society.
News reports state that because of the fact that the seven storey building was in bad shape, the society's members decided to revamp the building before the monsoon sets in. Speaking about the issue, Dr. Amitav Shukla (Chairman...
News reports state that because of the fact that the seven storey building was in bad shape, the society's members decided to revamp the building before the monsoon sets in. Speaking about the issue, Dr. Amitav Shukla (Chairman...
- 4/19/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Actor Asif Sheikh, who was first seen in one of the first successful soap operas .Hum Log., finds his acting journey on small screen very satisfying and says that very soon he will produce a show..I think television has given me more publicity because I have done more substantial and meaty roles in TV series. Doing TV has really revised me as an actor,. Asif told Ians.Asif, who was seen in shows like .Tanhaa. and .Yess Boss., continues his stint on small screen with new show .Don.t Worry Chachu., in which he will be seen as Chintan Desai..The fun of my character is how he react to a situation. Through this role I am trying to present another level of comedy. I believe people are seeing trash comedy today. To show my kind of comedy, I will soon be producing a comedy show,. he said.The actor,...
- 9/28/2011
- Filmicafe
It was a star studded premier of Sushma Kual Ravi produced film Bubble Gum. Inspite of heavy rains, family and friends from the industry poured in at Cinemax in Versova to lend their support. First one to arrive were naturally the producer Sushma Kual Ravi along with the director Sanjivan Lal. Then arrived the young teen heroine of the film Apoorva Arora and both the leads Delzad Hiwale & Sohail Lakhani. Other celebrities were Sachin Khedekar, Tanvi Azmi, Shabana Azmi, Shaukat Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, Ashutosh Gowariker & Sunita, Yash & Pam Chopra, Satish Kaushik, Ramesh Talwar, Baba Azmi, Inder Kumar, Imtiaz Ali, Siddhartha Kanan etc. While director Amol Gupte had said “I relived my childhood with this film”, Imtiaz Ali found it to be a beautiful narration of teens’ dilemmas and joys. “I am so happy to have picked up this script. My faith in my director Sanjivan is rewarded,” comments the producer Sushma Kaul.
- 7/29/2011
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha and evergreen Rekha is reuniting after 30 years after their relationship turned sour. They are coming together for the film, Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna hai directed by Ramesh Talwar under the home production of Shatrughan’s 'Shotgun films'. It is a mature romantic movie set to release very shortly. The 63-year-old actor said that he is doing the film with Rekha after 30 years of "strained" relationship. They were last seen in 1988 Khoon Bhari Maang. But they were not on talking terms during the shooting of the film."She (Rekha) went offensive on my some unintentional comment...
- 10/24/2009
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Read between the lines when the actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha conveys his (not-so) simple thoughts to media.
Making a comeback in films with ‘Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai’, Shotgun Sinha will be seen romancing Big B’s once-upon-a-time love interest Rekha. They last worked together in the film ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ twenty years ago.
Not-so-happening director Ramesh Talwar is directing their mature love story. When asked why he chose to do his comeback with an average director he answers, “If ‘Nishabd’.
Making a comeback in films with ‘Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai’, Shotgun Sinha will be seen romancing Big B’s once-upon-a-time love interest Rekha. They last worked together in the film ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ twenty years ago.
Not-so-happening director Ramesh Talwar is directing their mature love story. When asked why he chose to do his comeback with an average director he answers, “If ‘Nishabd’.
- 7/13/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha will now be romancing yesteryear beauty Rekha. They are featured together in a matured love story ‘Aaj Fir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai’, directed by Ramesh Talwar. Sinha got candid with media at the launch event and spoke about films and politics.
On ‘Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai’
This film is co-produced by my wife Poonam Sinha. She enticed me by casting Rekha opposite me and I could not refuse. My fans have also been missing me in films, as now I am in opposition this time; I can take out some time to do films.
On.
On ‘Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai’
This film is co-produced by my wife Poonam Sinha. She enticed me by casting Rekha opposite me and I could not refuse. My fans have also been missing me in films, as now I am in opposition this time; I can take out some time to do films.
On.
- 7/13/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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