Legendary music composer Piarral mourns the loss of wife Sunila Pirilal SharmaDied on July 12 at the age of 78. The news was announced in a heartfelt message via social media, confirming she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Singer Priyanka Mitra released a statement from the family, informing well-wishers about the death of Sunila Sharma. “It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Ama Sunila Pyareral Sharma, who passed away to her heavenly abode on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of her family,” the statement read.
The family expresses heartfelt respects
Messages from the family remembered her grace, compassion and quiet resilience while thanking everyone who supported them during this difficult time. The note also read: “Amma lived a life filled with grace, devotion and quiet strength – pillars of unconditional love for all who knew her. While our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that she is finally at peace.” The family expressed gratitude for the prayers and condolences they had received, concluding: “We are so grateful for the love, prayers and support our family and friends have given us during this time. Amma, you have done a great job here. Rest in eternal peace. Powers: Sharma, Nasani, Sirur and Haldipur families. “
The funeral will be held in Mumbai
The family also confirmed the details of Sunila Sharma’s last rites. Her funeral is scheduled to be held on July 13 at the Dattatray Road Crematorium in Santacruz (West), Mumbai. Friends, family and people from the entertainment industry are expected to gather to pay their last respects.
Piarral’s extraordinary musical heritage
Piarral remains one of the most renowned music composers in Indian cinema. next to late Laxmikant Santaram KudarkarDuring this time, he formed the iconic Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo, whose music defined Hindi cinema for generations. Over the decades, the duo has composed unforgettable songs for hundreds of films and created some of Bollywood’s most enduring soundtracks. Their works include “Bobby”, “Karz”, “Amar Akbar Anthony”, “Satyam Shivam Sundaram”, “Hero”, “Mr. Anthony” and other classic works. India”, “Ram Lakhan”, “Tezaab”, “Ek Duuje Ke Liye” and “Utsav”.‘
