Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia dead at 94
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May 07, 2021 12:11 IST
With Shyam Benegal, he found his niche in parallel cinema, blending the western with the Indian classical idiom
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Vanraj Bhatia
With Shyam Benegal, he found his niche in parallel cinema, blending the western with the Indian classical idiom
Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia died in Mumbai on Friday after a brief illness, a former colleague said.
The 94-year-old virtuoso, who scored the music for Shyam Benegal classics like
Ankur and
Bhumika and TV series
Yatra and Bharat Ek Khoj (Discovery of India) lived alone at his apartment at the Rungta Housing Colony on Napean Sea Road.
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Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia dies at 94, celebrities pay condolences
Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia died in Mumbai on Friday after a brief illness, a former colleague said. The 94-year-old virtuoso, who scored the music for Shyam Benegal classics like Ankur and Bhumika and TV series Yatra and Bharat Ek Khoj (Discovery of India) lived alone at his apartment at the Rungta Housing Colony on Napean Sea Road.
Celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Smriti Irani, Hansal Mehta and others took to their social media to mourn the loss. Smriti Irani tweeted, 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.
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Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia who scored music in several films such as Shyam Benegal’s ‘Ankur’, Naseeruddin Shah starrer ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and more, breathed his last today at the age of 93.
The senior musician was living alone with his domestic help. Suffering from age-related issues, he was bedridden at his apartment on Napean Sea Road. As per reports, his health further deteriorated for the last couple of months while he remained with only a little activity at his home. Avoiding doctor’s appointment owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the music composer also seemed to suffer from loss of appetite.
Renowned Music Composer Vanraj Bhatia Dies At 93
Vanraj Bhatia created the soundtracks for Aparna Sen s 36 Chowringhee Lane and Kundan Shah s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. File photo outlookindia.com 2021-05-07T13:23:44+05:30
Celebrated music composer Vanraj Bhatia died on Friday at his residence in Mumbai. He was 93. He had been facing medical issues for the past several years on account of his advanced age.
Trained in Western classical music and equally steeped in Indian traditions, Bhatia’s career spanned cinema, advertising, television and the stage. He composed over 7,000 advertising jingles (including for Liril and Dulux) and created the scores for many Indian arthouse films, most notably by Shyam Benegal classics like Ankur and Bhumika and TV series Yatra and Bharat Ek Khoj (Discovery of India) lived alone at his apartment at the Rungta Housing Colony on Napean Sea Road.
Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia dies at 94
The 94-year-old virtuoso, who scored the music for Shyam Benegal classics like Ankur and Bhumika and TV series Yatra and Bharat Ek Khoj lived alone at his apartment.
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MUMBAI: Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia died in Mumbai on Friday after a brief illness, a former colleague said.
The 94-year-old virtuoso, who scored the music for Shyam Benegal classics like Ankur and Bhumika and TV series Yatra and Bharat Ek Khoj (Discovery of India) lived alone at his apartment at the Rungta Housing Colony on Napean Sea Road.