Vivek Shauq
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Vivek Shauq in 2010
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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]
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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
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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
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- ↑ Fans mourn Vivek Shauq's demise The Times of India
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Actor Vivek Shauq passes away at 47The Indian Express
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Vivek Shauq passes away The Mumbai Mirror
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- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Actor dies of heart attack The Times of India
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- ↑ Vivek Shaq – Filmography by year
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- 1963 births
- 2011 deaths
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Indian male television actors
- Indian comedians
- Male actors from Punjab, India
- Indian satirists
- People from Chandigarh
- Punjabi people
- Male actors in Punjabi cinema
- 20th-century Indian male actors
