Key facts
- Sunila, wife of composer Pyarelal, has passed away
- Pyarelal performed her last rites seated in a wheelchair
- Pyarelal is one half of the legendary Laxmikant-Pyarelal composing duo
Sunila, the wife of legendary Bollywood music composer Pyarelal, has passed away, leaving behind a grieving film fraternity. In a deeply emotional scene, Pyarelal — one half of the iconic Laxmikant-Pyarelal composing partnership — performed her last rites while seated in a wheelchair, a reflection of his own fragile health in his advanced years.
Pyarelal, whose full name is Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, formed one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated musical partnerships with the late Laxmikant. Together, the duo scored music for hundreds of Bollywood films from the 1960s through the 1990s, producing timeless compositions that remain deeply embedded in Indian popular culture. Laxmikant passed away in 1998, and Pyarelal has lived more quietly in the decades since.
The news of Sunila's death and the image of Pyarelal paying his last respects to her from a wheelchair drew an outpouring of condolences from across the entertainment industry. For many, Pyarelal represents a living link to a golden age of Hindi film music, and the personal loss he has suffered has resonated widely.
As reported by The Indian Express, the veteran composer carried out the final rituals despite his own physical limitations — a testament to his fortitude. The film fraternity and fans have extended their heartfelt sympathies to Pyarelal and his family during this difficult time.