Mumbai: Actor-director Tariq Shah of ‘Bahaar Aane Tak’ no more

MUMBAI: Stage and film artiste Tariq Shah, who made a mark with his film ‘Bahaar Aane Tak’ which he acted in and directed, passed away at a private hospital on Saturday.
He was reportedly suffering from double pneumonia and kidney ailments for which he underwent dialysis for two years.
He was the husband of actress Shoma Anand and has a daughter, Sara. His last rites were performed in Yari Road, Versova.
Starting out with Srinagar Doordarshan, Shah made an indelible mark with his directorial venture ‘Bahaar Aane Tak’ featuring himself, Roopa Ganguly and Sumeet Saigal.The tense story line and songs like ‘Kaali Teri Choti Hai’ and ‘Mohabbat Inaayat Karam’ made it popular in the 1990s. He also made ‘Janam Kundli’ and TV serial ‘Kadva Sach’, and acted in Mumbai Central, Ehsaas and Gumnaam Hai Koi.
Shah’s death struck an emotional chord in his native Kashmir, where friends and media persons posted emotional tributes. He belonged to Nishat on the outskirts of Srinagar.