Sunila Pyarelal Sharma, wife of legendary music composer Pyarelal, died on July 12 at the age of 78, her family announced. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family.

The family remembered Sunila Sharma for her grace, devotion and resilience and thanked relatives, friends and well-wishers for their support. Her funeral is scheduled to take place on July 13 at the Dattatray Road Crematorium in Santacruz West, Mumbai.

Family Announces Sunila Sharma’s Death

Singer Priyanka Mitra shared the family’s statement announcing Sunila Sharma’s death on social media.

“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,” the statement said.

The family remembered her as a source of unconditional love and strength for those around her.

“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,” the family said.

Thanking relatives, friends and well-wishers for their prayers and support, the family added, “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.”

Sunila Sharma’s Funeral To Be Held In Mumbai

The family also announced details of Sunila Sharma’s final rites.

Her funeral is scheduled to take place on July 13 at the Dattatray Road Crematorium in Santacruz West, Mumbai.

Friends, relatives and members of the entertainment industry are expected to gather to pay their final respects.

Pyarelal Part Of Iconic Laxmikant-Pyarelal Duo

Pyarelal is among the most celebrated music composers in the history of Hindi cinema.

Along with the late Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, he formed the renowned Laxmikant-Pyarelal composing duo, whose work spanned several decades and hundreds of films.

The duo created music for several major Hindi films, including Bobby, Karz, Amar Akbar Anthony, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Hero, Mr. India, Ram Lakhan, Tezaab, Ek Duuje Ke Liye and Utsav.

Their compositions became some of Hindi cinema’s most enduring soundtracks and established Laxmikant-Pyarelal as one of the industry’s most successful music composer duos.

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