Vivek Shauq was a noted actor, comedian, writer and singer. He had acted in Hindi

Hindi

Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...

 and Punjabi

Punjabi language

Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...

 films, television serials, theatre and television commercials. He was also a popular writer and singer. Shauq was also involved with the Sant Nirankari Mission. He was fluent in Urdu

Urdu

Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...

. He was also the founding member of Nonsense Club. 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

Early life

Shauq was born on 21 June 1963 in Chandigarh

Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...

. His father died in 1980 and mother in late 80's.

Career

Shauq started his acting career in theatre and television. He starred in in Ulta Pulta and Flop Show

Flop show

Flop Show is an Indian television sitcom that first aired on Doordarshan in 1989. The show was written and directed by satirical humourist Jaspal Bhatti, who also played himself as the main character. His wife Savita Bhatti produced the show and also acted in all the episodes as his wife...

 on Doordarshan

DoorDarshan

Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...

, alongside Jaspal Bhatti

Jaspal Bhatti

Jaspal Singh Bhatti is an Indian television personality famous for his satirical take on the problems of the common man...

. He then shifted his focus to Punjabi films

Punjwood

Punjabi cinema is the Punjabi language film industry in the states of Punjab in India and Pakistan. This article deals with Punjabi cinema in India.The first Punjabi film was released in Lahore, provincial capital of the Pakistani Punjab...

 and Hindi films. His first Hindi film was Barsaat Ki Raat in 1998. He was noticed in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

The music is composed by Uttam Singh. The song listing is as follows:- Awards :Winner:*Filmfare Best Action Award - Tinnu Verma*Filmfare Special Performance Award - Amisha Patel*Sansui Best Actress Award - Amisha Patel...

. His prominent films included Delhi Heights, Aitraaz

Aitraaz

Aitraaz is a 2004 Bollywood thriller film starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, directed by Abbas-Mustan. Chopra received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for her performance. This film was largely based on the 1994 Hollywood movie Disclosure...

, 36 China Town, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Asa Nu Maan Watna Da

Asa Nu Maan Watna Da

Asa nu maan watna da is a Punjabi movie directed by Manmohan Singh released in 2004 and starring Harbhajan Mann.-Movie:This film depicts what happens to those who return to their homeland after a prolonged absence abroad...

, Dil Hai Tumhaara

Dil Hai Tumhaara

Dil Hai Tumhaara is a 2002 Bollywood romantic comedy and family film starring Rekha, Preity Zinta, Mahima Chaudhry, Arjun Rampal, Jimmy Shergill and Alok Nath...

, Mini Punjab and Nalaik. He had worked with and was greatly influenced by Jaspal Bhatti

Jaspal Bhatti

Jaspal Singh Bhatti is an Indian television personality famous for his satirical take on the problems of the common man...

.

Death

He suffered a heart attack on 3 January and was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane. He was on life support but slipped into a coma and could not be revived. On Monday, 10 January 2011 Shauq died from septicemia. His funeral was held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 4pm at Sant Nirankari Mission.

Filmography

• Delhii Heights
  Delhii Heights
  Delhii Heights is a Hindi film. Sivaji Productions, the production banner founded by Sivaji Ganesan nearly 50 years ago with a Hindi film Amar Deep [1958], followed by Rakhi [1962] and more than 20 Tamil films, is now returning to Hindi films...
  
  
• Aitraaz
  Aitraaz
  Aitraaz is a 2004 Bollywood thriller film starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, directed by Abbas-Mustan. Chopra received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for her performance. This film was largely based on the 1994 Hollywood movie Disclosure...
  
  
• 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
  Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
  The music is composed by Uttam Singh. The song listing is as follows:- Awards :Winner:*Filmfare Best Action Award - Tinnu Verma*Filmfare Special Performance Award - Amisha Patel*Sansui Best Actress Award - Amisha Patel...
  
  
• 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

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

External links

• Vivek Shauq Information
• Official Site