Vivek Shauq

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Vivek Shauq
Vivek Shauq.jpg
Vivek Shauq in 2010
Born(1963-06-21)21 June 1963
Chandigarh, India
Died10 January 2011(2011-01-10) (aged 47)
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Notable work

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 was 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 2011 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 sepsis at 5:00 AM.[4] His funeral was held on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at 4pm at Sant Nirankari Mission.[7]

Filmography[]

TV serials[]

TV commercials[]

  • HCL Computers
  • Vasmol
  • Nokia CDMA
  • Chlorates
  • CP Plywood

See also[]

  • List of Indian Punjabi films

References[]

  1. ^ "Sant Nirankari Mission". Nirankari.org. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  2. ^ Fans mourn Vivek Shauq's demise The Times of India
  3. ^ a b c Actor Vivek Shauq passes away at 47The Indian Express
  4. ^ a b Vivek Shauq passes away The Mumbai Mirror
  5. ^ "He was a brother, child, teacher". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  6. ^ "vivekshauq.com". vivekshauq.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  7. ^ a b c Actor dies of heart attack The Times of India
  8. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  9. ^ "Spicebrisbane.org". Spicebrisbane.org. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  10. ^ Vivek Shaq – Filmography by year

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