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Lyricist Maya Govind Passes Away After Prolonged Illness

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Maya Govind Passes Away: Maya Govind, Lyricist and poet known for working in numerous Bollywood films, passed away today (April 7 ) in Mumbai. The 80-year-old succumbed to a prolonged illness and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. Her funeral will be held after 3 pm. Her last rites will be performed at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West in Mumbai.
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Her son Ajay told Indianexpress.com, “She died in her sleep at home this morning, around 9.30 am. She had blood clots in her brain and had other health issues like urine infection.”

He further added that his mother was not keeping well for a few months. He said, “She was hospitalized twice, once in December last year, and then in January this year.” He also said that her condition was critical in the last few days.

More about Maya Govind 

  • Maya Govind was born on 21 June 1969 in Uttar Pradesh.
  • She hailed from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh
  • She has written lyrics for almost 350 films.
  • She had been writing lyrics since 1972.
  • She has even authored books and written lyrics for TV shows.
  • She was also a theatre actor and poet.
  • Some famous works of hers are songs in films like Aarop, Jalte Badan, Sawan Ko Aane Do, Takkar, Pighalta Aasman, Daman, Main Khiladi Tu Anari Dalaal, Gaj Gamini, Ganga Ki Kasam, Razia Sultan, Yarana, Janta Ki Adalat, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam among others.

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  • She is also credited for writing the title songs of the TV shows Kismat and Maayka.
  • She is married to Ram Govind. He is a writer and actor renowned for films like Baghbaan and Tohfa Mohabbat Ka.
  • She has also worked as a teacher with All India Radio.
  • In 1970, she was awarded the “Best Actress” award by Sangeet Natak Academy for her memorable performance as Venare Bai in the famous stage play Khamosh! Adalat Jari Hai by playwright Vijay Tendulkar.

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