New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood music director Vanraj Bhatia died as we speak at his residence in South Mumbai. The famous composer was ailing for a while. He was 93.
Vanraj Bhatia made a notable contribution to Indian New Wave Cinema along with his distinctive music. He bagged the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the tv movie Tamas (1988), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Creative and Experimental Music (1989) and India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri (2012). He died in Mumbai in May 2021.
Several celebrities and followers mourned the National Award-winning music composer’s demise. Actor Farhan Akhtar too expressed his grief on Twitter. He wrote: RIP #VanrajBhatia .. aside from the various different good musical works he created, I vividly keep in mind the theme of ‘Tamas’ that began with a shriek so full of anguish, it may ship a chill up anybody’s backbone and break anybody’s coronary heart.
RIP #VanrajBhatia .. aside from the various different good musical works he created, I vividly keep in mind the theme of ‘Tamas’ that began with a shriek so full of anguish, it may ship a chill up anybody’s backbone and break anybody’s coronary heart.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) May 7, 2021
Smriti Irani too condoled his demise. She tweeted: Shocked to be taught concerning the passing away of Vanraj Bhatia. Wagle ki Duniya , Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, he leaves behind numerous recollections in his scores. My condolences to his family members & followers. ॐ शान्ति
Shocked to be taught concerning the passing away of Vanraj Bhatia. Wagle ki Duniya , Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, he leaves behind numerous recollections in his scores. My condolences to his family members & followers. ॐ शान्ति
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) May 7, 2021
Vanraj Bhatia had composed music for movies like Manthan, Bhumika, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, 36 Chaurangi Lane, Drohkaal.
May his soul relaxation in peace!
