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{{Short description|Indian actor (1963–2011)}}
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| birth_date        = {{Birth date|df=yes|1963|06|21}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date|df=yes|1963|06|21}}
| birth_place        = [[Chandigarh]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Chandigarh]], [[East Punjab|Punjab]], [[India]]
| death_date        = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2011|01|10|1963|06|21}}
| death_date        = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2011|01|10|1963|06|21}}
| death_place        = [[Thane]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| death_place        = [[Thane]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
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'''Vivek Shauq''' (21 June 1963  – 10 January 2011) was an Indian actor, comedian, writer and singer. He had acted in [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] films, television serials, theatre and television commercials. He was also a popular writer and singer. Shauq was also involved with the [[Sant Nirankari Mission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nirankari.org |title=Sant Nirankari Mission |publisher=Nirankari.org |access-date=2012-10-01}}</ref> He was fluent in [[Urdu]].<ref name="toi.com" /> He was also the founding member of the Nonsense Club.<ref name="indianexpress.com" /> He died of a heart attack on 10 January 2011 in Mumbai, at the age of 47. He was survived by his wife and three children.<ref name="Vivek Shauq passes away" />
'''Vivek Shauq''' (21 June 1963  – 10 January 2011) was an Indian actor, comedian, writer and singer. He had acted in [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] films, television serials, theatre and television commercials. He was also a popular writer and singer. Shauq was also involved with the [[Sant Nirankari Mission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nirankari.org |title=Sant Nirankari Mission |publisher=Nirankari.org |access-date=2012-10-01}}</ref> He was fluent in [[Urdu]].<ref name="toi.com" /> He was also the founding member of the Nonsense Club.<ref name="indianexpress.com" /> He died of a heart attack on 10 January 2011 in Mumbai, at the age of 47.  


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Death==
==Death==
He suffered a heart attack on 3 January 2011 and was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane.<ref name="Actor_dies_of_heart_attack" /> He was on life support, but slipped into a coma and could not be revived. On Monday, 10 January 2011, Shauq died from [[sepsis]] at 5:00 AM.<ref name="Vivek Shauq passes away" /> His funeral was held on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at 4pm at Sant Nirankari Mission.<ref name="Actor_dies_of_heart_attack" />
He had a heart attack on 3 January 2011 and was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane.<ref name="Actor_dies_of_heart_attack" /> He was on life support, but slipped into a coma and could not be revived. On Monday, 10 January 2011, Shauq died from [[sepsis]].<ref name="Vivek Shauq passes away" /> His funeral was held on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at Sant Nirankari Mission.<ref name="Actor_dies_of_heart_attack" />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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{{incomplete list|date=December 2018}}
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* [[International Khiladi]] (1999)
* [[Mahaul Theek Hai]] (1999)
* [[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]] (2001)
* [[Andaaz]] (2003)
* [[Aitraaz]] (2004)
* [[Asa Nu Maan Watna Da]] (2004)
* [[Sadiyaan]] (2010)
* [[Sadiyaan]] (2010)
* [[Delhii Heights]] (2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spicebrisbane.org/showPerson.php?p=5169 |title=Spicebrisbane.org |publisher=Spicebrisbane.org |access-date=2012-10-01}}</ref>
* [[Delhii Heights]] (2007)
* [[Chak De Phatte]] (2008)
* [[Aitraaz]] (2004)
* [[Aitraaz]] (2004)
* [[36 China Town]] (2006)
* [[36 China Town]] (2006)
* [[Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye]] (2006)
* [[Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye]] (2006)
* [[Asa Nu Maan Watna Da]]
* [[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]
* [[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]
* Mini Punjab (2009)
* Mini Punjab (2009)
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* Dil Deewana
* Dil Deewana
* [[Bardaasht]]
* [[Bardaasht]]
* [[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]] (2001)<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1022181/filmoyear Vivek Shaq – Filmography by year]</ref>
* Shabaash! You Can Do It
* Shabaash! You Can Do It
* [[Vaada Raha]] (2009)
* [[Vaada Raha]] (2009)
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* Maharathi (2008)
* Maharathi (2008)
* Wattna Ton Door
* Wattna Ton Door
* [[Chak De Phatte]] (2008)
* Satsriakal
* Satsriakal
* [[Heroes (2008 film)|Heroes]] (2008)
* [[Heroes (2008 film)|Heroes]] (2008)
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* [[Sheesha (2005 film)|Sheesha]] (2005)
* [[Sheesha (2005 film)|Sheesha]] (2005)
* [[Kisna]] (2005)
* [[Kisna]] (2005)
* Ab Tumhaare Hawaale Watan Saathio
* [[Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo]] (2004) as Col Abhay Sodhi
* Kuchh To Gadbad Hai
* Kuchh To Gadbad Hai
* Ek Se Badkar Ek
* Ek Se Badkar Ek
* [[Hawas]]
* [[Hawas (2004 film)|Hawas]]
* [[Khel (1992 film)|Khel]]
* [[Khel (1992 film)|Khel]]
* [[Koi... Mil Gaya]] (2003)
* [[Koi... Mil Gaya]] (2003)
* Pran Jaye Per Shan Na Jaye
* Pran Jaye Per Shan Na Jaye
* [[Andaaz]]
* Kaash Aap Hamare Hote
* Kaash Aap Hamare Hote
* Baaz—A Bird in Danger
* Baaz—A Bird in Danger
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* [[Indian (2001 film)|Indian]]
* [[Indian (2001 film)|Indian]]
* [[Champion]]
* [[Champion]]
* International Khiladi
* Mahaul Thheek Hai (Pun)
* [[Barsaat Ki Raat]]
* [[Barsaat Ki Raat]]
* [[The Lion of Punjab (film)|The Lion of Punjab]] (2011)
* [[The Lion of Punjab (film)|The Lion of Punjab]] (2011)
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==TV serials==
===TV serials===
* Ulta Pulta directed by [[Jaspal Bhatti]]
* Ulta Pulta directed by [[Jaspal Bhatti]]
* [[Flop Show]] directed by [[Jaspal Bhatti]]
* [[Flop Show]] directed by [[Jaspal Bhatti]]
* [[Full Tension]] directed by Jaspal Bhatti
* [[Full Tension]] directed by Jaspal Bhatti
* Afsane directed by [[Lalit Behl]]
* Afsane directed by [[Lalit Behl]]
==TV commercials==
* HCL Computers
* Vasmol
* Nokia CDMA
* Chlorates
* CP Plywood


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.loudbeats.com/ Vivek Shauq Information]
* [http://www.loudbeats.com/ Vivek Shauq Information] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002215011/http://www.loudbeats.com/ |date=2 October 2018 }}
* {{IMDb name|1022181}}
* {{IMDb name|1022181}}


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[[Category:Male actors in Punjabi cinema]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]

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Vivek Shauq
Vivek Shauq in 2010
Born(1963-06-21)21 June 1963
Died10 January 2011(2011-01-10) (aged 47)
Notable work

Vivek Shauq (21 June 1963 – 10 January 2011) was an Indian actor, comedian, writer and singer. He had acted in Hindi and Punjabi films, television serials, theatre and television commercials. He was also a popular writer and singer. Shauq was also involved with the Sant Nirankari Mission.[1] He was fluent in Urdu.[2] He was also the founding member of the Nonsense Club.[3] He died of a heart attack on 10 January 2011 in Mumbai, at the age of 47.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Shauq was born on 21 June 1963 in Chandigarh. His father died in 1980 and his mother in the late 80s. He did his study from Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC).[4]

Career[edit | edit source]

Shauq started his acting career in theatre and television. He starred in Ulta Pulta and Flop Show on Doordarshan, alongside Jaspal Bhatti.[3] He then shifted his focus to Punjabi films and Hindi films.[5] His first Hindi film was Barsaat Ki Raat in 1998. He was noticed in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.[6] His prominent films included Delhi Heights, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Asa Nu Maan Watna Da, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Mini Punjab and Nalaik.[3] He had worked with and was greatly influenced by Jaspal Bhatti, who considered him his right-hand man.[7]

Death[edit | edit source]

He had a heart attack on 3 January 2011 and was admitted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane.[6] He was on life support, but slipped into a coma and could not be revived. On Monday, 10 January 2011, Shauq died from sepsis.[8] His funeral was held on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 at Sant Nirankari Mission.[6]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

TV serials[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Sant Nirankari Mission". Nirankari.org. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  2. Fans mourn Vivek Shauq's demise The Times of India
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Actor Vivek Shauq passes away at 47The Indian Express
  4. "He was a brother, child, teacher". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  5. "vivekshauq.com". vivekshauq.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Actor dies of heart attack The Times of India
  7. "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  8. Vivek Shauq passes away The Mumbai Mirror

External links[edit | edit source]