Vivek Shauq

Vivek Shauq
Vivek Shauq in 2010
Born(1963-06-21)21 June 1963
Died10 January 2011(2011-01-10) (aged 47)
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.

Early life

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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).[4]

Career

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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.[5] His first Hindi film was Barsaat Ki Raat in 1998. He was noticed in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.[6] 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.[7]

Death

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He had a heart attack on 3 January 2011 and was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane.[6] He was on life support, but slipped into a coma and could not be revived. On Monday, 10 January 2011, Shauq died from sepsis.[8] His funeral was held on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at Sant Nirankari Mission.[6]

Filmography

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TV serials

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See also

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References

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  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. ^ "He was a brother, child, teacher". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  5. ^ "vivekshauq.com". vivekshauq.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  6. ^ a b c Actor dies of heart attack The Times of India
  7. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  8. ^ Vivek Shauq passes away The Mumbai Mirror
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