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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLegendary music composer Pyarelal is mourning the loss of his wife, Sunila Pyarelal Sharma<\/a>, who passed away on July 12 at the age of 78. The news was shared through a heartfelt social media announcement confirming she died peacefully while surrounded by her family. Singer Priyanka Mitra posted the family’s statement, informing well-wishers about Sunila Sharma’s passing. The statement read, “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.”<\/p>\n The family’s message remembered her for her grace, compassion and quiet resilience while thanking everyone who had supported them during this difficult period. The note continued, “Amma lived a life of grace, devotion, and quiet strength \u2013 a pillar of unconditional love to all who knew her. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort knowing she is finally at peace.” Expressing gratitude for the prayers and condolences they have received, the family concluded, “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.”<\/p>\n The family has also confirmed the details of Sunila Sharma’s final rites. Her funeral is scheduled to take place on July 13 at Dattatray Road Crematorium in Santacruz (West), Mumbai. Friends, relatives and members of the entertainment industry are expected to gather to pay their final respects.<\/p>\n Pyarelal remains one of the most celebrated music composers in Indian cinema. Alongside the late Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar<\/a>, he formed the iconic Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo, whose music defined generations of Hindi films. Across several decades, the duo composed unforgettable songs for hundreds of movies and created some of Bollywood’s most enduring soundtracks. Their work includes classics such as ‘Bobby’, ‘Karz’, ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’, ‘Hero’, ‘Mr. India’, ‘Ram Lakhan’, ‘Tezaab’, ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye’, and ‘Utsav.‘ <\/div>\nFamily shares heartfelt tribute
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<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nPyarelal’s remarkable musical legacy
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