Veteran music director and Himesh Reshammiya's father Vipin Reshammiya passes away

Himesh Reshammiya's father Vipin Reshammiya, a well-known face in the music industry, died. He was 87. As per media reports, he breathed his last on September 18 at 8:30 pm after battling age-related ailments. He was admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital. His last rites will be held on Thursday, September 19 in Juhu. Vanita Thapar, a close friend to the Reshammiya family confirmed the news to



ETimes and said, ''Yes, he had a breathing problem. He was in Kokilaben and passed away today at 8.30 pm.''

''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.