Mumbai: The Bollywood music industry is in mourning as veteran music director Vipin Reshammiya passed away at the age of 87. Vipin Reshammiya, the father of renowned singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya, breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on September 18 at 8:30 PM.
Himesh Reshammiya, deeply grieving his father’s demise, expressed that his father was like a god to him. “The shadow of God has gone away from my head,” he said, highlighting the profound impact his father had on his life and career.
Vipin Reshammiya had been battling multiple health issues, including breathing difficulties due to old age. Despite receiving treatment at Kokilaben Hospital, he succumbed to his ailments. His last rites will be performed on September 19 in Juhu, where his body will be brought home in the morning for people to pay their last respects.
A close family friend, Vanita Thapar, confirmed the news, stating, “Yes, he had a breathing problem. He was in Kokilaben and passed away today at 8:30 PM. I used to call him papa since the time he was making TV serials. Later, he became a music director, and then Himesh followed in his footsteps. We share a very close bond”.
Himesh Reshammiya, who considers his father his guru, is heartbroken. He often spoke about how his father was not just a mentor but also a divine figure in his life. Vipin Reshammiya’s influence on Himesh’s career was immense, guiding him from his early days to becoming a well-known music director in Bollywood.
Vipin Reshammiya’s contributions to the music industry are noteworthy. He had composed music for several TV serials and films, leaving a lasting legacy. His work, though sometimes overshadowed by his son’s fame, was instrumental in shaping the sound of Bollywood music.
As the industry bids farewell to a legend, the Reshammiya family and fans across the country remember Vipin Reshammiya’s remarkable journey and the indelible mark he left on Indian music.
