Singer-music composer Himesh Reshammiya's father and veteran music director Vipin Reshammiya has died at the age of 87. According to reports, he breathed his last on September 18 at 8:30 pm after struggling with breathing issues and age-related health problems. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.
Vanita Thapar, a close friend of the Reshammiya family, confirmed the news to ETimes. “Yes, he had a breathing problem. He was in Kokilaben and passed away today at 8.
30 pm,” Vanita said. "I am a family friend, more like family. 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. Anup Singh, the numerologist, and I were also very close to him,” she added.
Reshammiya's family also released a statement that read, “It is with profound grief that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father Shri Vipin Reshammiya on 18th September 2024. A kind soul with a heart full of love, his presence lit up the lives of all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, cherished memories and timeless music.
” His last rites will be performed on Thursday, September 19 at 11.30 am at Oshiwara Crematorium, Mumbai, as reported by NDTV. Recently, Himesh released his first devotional bhajan, Ganpati Ganjaanann, which was composed by his father during the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
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