Music composer Vanraj Bhatia, who was famous for providing melodious music in parallel films of the 70s and 80s, died at the age of 94 at his home in Mumbai.
He was running ill for a long time and breathed his last at around 8.30 this morning.
Vanraj Bhatia was also facing financial crisis for the last few years. In such a situation, he was also financially supported by the Indian Performing Rights Society, which takes care of the interests of singers, lyricists and musicians.
Music composer Vanraj Bhatia received the National Film Award for Best Music Direction 31 years ago. After this, he was also awarded with Padma Shri award in 2012.
Last year, news of Vanraj Bhatia’s old caretaker Sujeet embezzling millions by absconding was also published / broadcast by News channels in detail.
He had been struggling with medical problems for the last few years. In a Mumbai apartment, he was relying on a caretaker and was struggling with financial constraints at the last minute.
He had pain in his knees, due to which it was difficult to get up from the bed and walk. Hearing had almost stopped and memory had weakened.
Born in Mumbai in 1927, Bhatia was a gold medalist at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He was also in charge of the Western Music Department of Delhi University.
He gave jingles of around 7 thousand commercials and music in many films and TV serials.
Music composer Vanraj Bhatia started his musical career in the 60s, giving music for many famous ad films.
The Shyam Benegal-directed film ‘Ankur’, released in 1974, was the first film by composer Vanraj Bhatia. He then went on to churn ‘Manthan’, ’36 Chowringaleen ‘,’ Nishant ‘,’ Bhumika ‘,’ Kalyug ‘,’ Junoon ‘,’ Mandi ‘,’ Hip Hip Hooray ‘,’ Shock ” Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho ‘ , ‘Khamosh’, ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ gave music in all the films.
Apart from this, he had given background music in many films, including mainstream films like ‘Ajuba’, ‘Damini’ and ‘Pardes’. Apart from this, he also sang songs in many films, most of which were his music songs .
