Indian movie stars died in 1966
Here are 1 famous actors from India died in 1966:
Shailendra
Shailendra (August 30, 1923 Rawalpindi-December 14, 1966) a.k.a. The Late Shailendra, Sailender, Late Shailendra, jon kavi Shailendra or Shankardas Kesarilal was an Indian actor and lyricist. He had two children, Shaily Shailendra and Dinesh Shailendra.
Shailendra started as a sweeper at a film studio, but his passion for writing poetry led him to penning songs for Hindi films. He began his career in the film industry as a lyricist with the movie "Lahore" in 1949. Soon, he became one of the most prominent lyricists of the industry and worked with legendary composers such as Shankar-Jaikishan, Salil Choudhury, and S.D. Burman.
Shailendra's songwriting style was known to be deeply emotional and philosophical, with a touch of simplicity and realism. Some of his most popular works include "Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan" from the film "Mera Naam Joker", "Ek Din Bik Jaayega" from "Dharam Karam", and "Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi" from "Chori Chori".
Apart from his contributions to the film industry, Shailendra was also known for his activism and social work. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and was associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA). He also wrote songs that reflected the social realities of the time, such as "Mere Sapno Ki Rani" from "Aradhana", which portrayed the aspirations of a common man.
Shailendra's untimely death in 1966 due to alcohol abuse was a shock to the industry and left a void that was hard to fill. Nevertheless, his legacy lives on through his timeless lyrics and the impact he had on the Indian film industry.
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