Rev Vivek Shauq Ji Passes Away(12-1-2010)

All are informed with heavy heart that Rev Vivek Shauq, a renowned poet and devout follower of the Sant Nirankari Mission as also a film celebrity passed into his eternal abode on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jupiter Hospital in Thane (Mumbai).  He had been admitted to the hospital on 3rd January after he complained of acute heart problem.  He was 47.  He is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son.
On its last journey, the body was kept for Antim Darshan at the Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Mahul Road, Chembur on January 11 at 11:00 a.m. Pujya Mata Sawinder Ji, gracious spouse of Nirankari Baba
Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj along with the bereaved family were present, while thousands of devotees poured in to pay their tributes to their fellow saint.
Nirankari Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj who arrived from Delhi, gave shoulder and accompanied the body up to the crematorium.  The body was placed on a flower bedecked carriage.  Many friends and colleagues of Rev Vivek Shauq from film industry also attended the funeral.
Born in Chandigarh on June 21, 1963 in a Nirankari family of the proud parents Rev Dharam Singh Shauq and Smt. Padma Ji, Vivek was brought up in a saintly environment.  With the teachings of Nirankari Mission well imbibed, he impressed his colleagues in the school, college and them at work, particularly with his humility and jovial nature.  Vivek had good command over Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu.  He was a poet class apart and a writer as well.  His special ability was to conduct Kavi Darbar wherein he used to immensely mix humour in between and still put across Baba Ji’s message flawlessly.
Vivek was a qualified engineer (B.E. Mechanical), but he had a keen aptitude for theatre.  In late 80’s and early 90’s he shifted from theatre to television with a supporting role in Jaspal Bhatti’s Ulta Pulta and Flop Show.  Inspired by the success, he shifted his focus to films.  Making his foray into Hindi films with ‘Barsat Ki Raat’ in 1998, he did more than 50 films and went on to climb the ladder of success winning many awards for his contribution to the industry.
Along with pursuing his career, Vivek worked intensively for spreading the message of the Sant Nirankari Mission and using the same in practical life.  He played an important role in motivating the youth of the Mission and was a source of inspiration to them.  As a poet also he made a considerable contribution to the Mission’s literature.
His Holiness will be addressing a special congregation at the MIDC Ground, Airoli, Navi Mumbai on January 13, 2011 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., to pay tributes and take inspiration from the life of Vivek Shauq.