Maestro Anthony Gonsalves is dead
TNN | Jan 19, 2012, 04.07AM IST
PANAJI: Anthony Gonsalves, legendary composer who reigned over
Bollywood during its golden era, passed away at the Goa Medical
College and Hospital at 7 pm on Wednesday, following a bout of
pneumonia. He was 83.
His daughter Laxmi, who was caring for him during his final days, was
by his side when his end came. He was admitted a week ago with
pneumonia, and also suffered from low blood pressure.
The composer was on wheelchair for the last several months, after
having fractured his pelvic bone. The funeral is expected to be on
Sunday, according to family sources. His son, who lives in the US, is
expected in Goa on Saturday.
Gonsalves' name became known nationwide after the 1977 film Amar Akbar
Anthony, which features Amitabh Bachchan singing My name is Anthony
Gonsalves. The song was Pyarelal's (of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo)
dedication to his real-life violin teacher.
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