Actor Vivek Shauq passes away at 47

Actor Vivek Shauq expired by a Heart Attack at 47

Theatre, television and film actor Vivek Shauq passed away in a Mumbai hospital on January 10 at the age of 47. He underwent a “minor operation” last week but slipped into coma after that and could not be revived.

He suffered a heart attack on January 3 and was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane.'' Shauq's funeral is on Tuesday at 4 pm at Sant Nirankari Mission." Vivek acted in Maa Tujhe Salaam, International Khiladi, Aitraaz, Ab Tumhare Hawale Waton Saathiyon, 36 China Town and Humko Deewana Kar Gaye.

His first Hindi film is Barsaat Ki Raat in 1998 and became noticed in Gadar Ek Prem Katha. Director Anil Sharma said, " I really don't know if there was any stress in his life. He was jovial. His death is a shock to us.''


He acted in a number of Hindi and Punjabi films, and prominent among them were Delhii Heights, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Asa Nu Maan Watna Da, Dil Hai Tumara, Mini Punjab and Nalaik.

Actor Navin Nischol dies of heart attack at the of 65 Years

Actor Navin Nischol expired of heart attack at the of 65 Years on 19th March 2011

Noted Bollywood actor Navin Nischol passed away here on Saturday after a massive heart attack.

The 65-year-old actor was travelling to Pune along with actor-filmmaker Randhir Kapoor in a car that morning, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Mr. Nischol was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but was declared dead upon arrival.


The funeral took place this evening in the presence of family members and friends from the film industry. The actor’s daughter Natasha, mother Kamla and brother Praveen were present.


He had made his debut with "Saawan Bhadon" in 1970. His last release was "Break ke Baad".


When Nischol made his debut as a hero in "Saawan Bhadon" in 1970, he was labelled the poor man's Rajesh Khanna. Khanna was at the peak of his career then, and had given a superhit — "Kati Patang" the same year. Nischol instantly clicked with the audience, and went on to a silver jubilee at the box office with his debut film. The film also saw the debut of Rekha, Roopesh Kumar, Jayshree T and Ranjeet.

A product of the FTII, Nischol made a successful debut with 'Sawan Bhadon' in 1970 and went on to star in several films like 'Victoria No 203', 'Dhund', 'Chhalia', 'Parwana', 'Buddha Mil Gaya', and later as character actor in 'Major


Saab', 'The Burning Train' aming others.

In the early 90s, he had made a successful transition to the small screen with the popular sitcom 'Dekh Bhai Dekh' alongside Farida Jalal, Shekhar Suman. The show was produced by Jaya Bachchan.

He was last seen in films like 'Khosla ka Ghosla' (2006) and Break ke Baad (2010). His wife had committed suicide in 2006.

His wife, Geetanjali, committed suicide in 2006.

Actress Rasika Joshi passes away

Actress Rasika Joshi expired at the age of 39 only

Noted film and Marathi theatre actor Rasika Joshi passed away here on Thursday after a brief illness of cancer. She was 39.

Joshi, who fighting with cancer, died at a nursing home in Bandra, family members said.


Rasika was also working with RGV in the upcoming “Not a Love Atory”. Calling her death a loss, RGV said,


Rasika was immensely popular through "Bandini" and she did a notable role in ''Malamal Weekly'', ''Ek Hasina Thi'' and ''Bhul-Bhullaiyya''.