Vanraj Bhatia dies at 93, Smriti Irani and Farhan Akhtar keep in mind the veteran composer
Legendary music composer and National Award winner Vanraj Bhatia, 93, handed away on Friday. The Padma Shree awardee was going through previous age points and was largely bedridden. He is finest recognized for composing music for movies reminiscent of Ankur, 36 Chowringhee Lane and TV present Tamas.
Reacting to the information, filmmaker Hansal Mehta retweeted a submit, writing, “RIP Maestro.” Actor-politician Smriti Irani expressed shock on the information and paid her respect to the musician with a tweet. “Shocked to learn about the passing away of Vanraj Bhatia. Wagle ki Duniya , Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, he leaves behind countless memories in his scores. My condolences to his loved ones & fans. ॐ शान्ति 🙏,” she wrote.
Farhan Akhtar additionally tweeted about Vanraj Bhatia’s demise writing, “RIP #VanrajBhatia .. apart from the many other brilliant musical works he created, I vividly remember the theme of ‘Tamas’ that started with a shriek so filled with anguish, it could send a chill up anyone’s spine and break anyone’s heart.”
Shocked to study 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
RIP Maestro. https://t.co/p736ggltdW
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) May 7, 2021
Earlier, the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) had come to the help of the music composer following stories about his declining well being and poor monetary state of affairs in a each day. The veteran was stated to be having hassle strolling correctly and was unable to get remedy resulting from lack of funds.
IPRS, headed by veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, stepped in for assist after the information. In an announcement, the lyricist stated, “We always strive to help our music fraternity through all available means whenever needed. The moment we came to know about the ill-health of our composer friend Vanraj Bhatia, we immediately released from our funds for his aid.”
“Going forward, we are looking into long-term plans to ensure financial and other stability to IPRS members. Authors and composers in India must join IPRS and register their works with IPRS. IPRS can provide them security and long term financial stability as their right,” Akhtar added.
