Music Composer Pyarelal’s Wife Sunila Sharma Dies at 78
Mumbai — Sunila Pyarelal Sharma, wife of veteran music composer Pyarelal of the celebrated Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo, died July 12 at the age of 78.
Singer Priyanka Mitra announced her death in an emotional social media post, saying Sharma died peacefully while surrounded by her family.
“With deep grief and love in our hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Amma, Sunila Pyarelal Sharma, who left for her heavenly abode on 12 July, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of her family.
“Amma lived a life of grace, devotion, and quiet strength – a pillar of unconditional love to all who knew her. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort knowing she is finally at peace.
“We are deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and support of our family and friends during this time. Your work here is beautifully finished, Amma. Rest in eternal peace.In Strength: The Sharma, Nathani, Sirur and Haldipur Family.”
The family said the funeral would be held July 13 at the Dattatray Road Crematorium in Santacruz West, Mumbai.
Pyarelal is one half of the acclaimed Laxmikant-Pyarelal composing team, which created music for hundreds of Hindi films over five decades.
Along with the late Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, he composed soundtracks for films including “Bobby,” “Karz,” “Amar Akbar Anthony,” “Satyam Shivam Sundaram,” “Mr. India,” “Hero,” “Ram Lakhan,” “Tezaab,” “Ek Duuje Ke Liye” and “Utsav.”
Sunila Sharma recently appeared with her husband as a special guest on the singing reality show “Indian Idol,” where they revisited several of the duo’s well-known compositions and shared stories from Pyarelal’s musical career. (Source: IANS)
