Vivek Shauq, Indian actor, comedian, writer and singer, died from a heart attack. he was , 47

Vivek Shauq  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]


(21 June 1963 – 10 January 2011)

Early life

Shauq was born on 21 June 1963 in Chandigarh. His father passed away in 1980 and mother in late 80's.^[5]

Career

Shauq started his acting career in theatre and television. He starred in 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 Delhii Heights, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Asa Nu Maan Watna Da, Dil Hai Tumara, Mini Punjab and Nalaik.^[3] He had worked with and was greatly influenced by Jaspal Bhatti.^[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, January 11, 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 Fatte
• 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)
• Dil Hai Tumahra
• 23 March 1931, Shaheed
• Ke Baras
• Maa Tujhe Salaam
• Indian
• Champion
• International Khiladi
• Mahaul Thheek Hai (Pun)
• Barsaat Ki Raat

TV Serials

• Ulta Pulta
• Flop Show
• Full Tension

TV Commercials

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

Upcoming Films

• Chunnu and Munnu
• Prem Ka Game
• Friends Forever
• Tum Hi To Ho
• Ataa Pataa La Pataa
• Monopoly
• Dost Dosti Dostana
• Shut Up & Dance
• Sadiyaan

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