tribute on his death anniversary on 30th April 2021
This detail and the photo have been provided by Shri Anand Shastri son of Dr. Ramesh Shastri
Dr.Ramesh Shastri is not known much in film industry. He hailed from Allahabad (State UP). He was born on 31st December 1920. He completed his education from Banaras Hindu University. He was an Ayurvedacharya and a Sanskrit Scholar, hence he was honored with the name Shastriji. He came to Bombay around the year 1945. Initially he started a Classical Dance institute in Fort. He also was a lyrist for religious movies. His known bhajans are from the movie
“Usha Haran (1949)” – “Aaj Mere Jivan Ke Nabh Me Chayi Hai Andhiyari”
- “Raat Suhani Khili Chandni Neel Gagan Lehraye”
- “Jhilmil Jhilmil Tare Chamke Man Ujiyara”
“Ram Vivah (1949)” – “Roop Anup Suhaye Kamariya Nagin Si” and
“Har Har Mahadev” (1949) – ”Kankar kankar se mai puchhu shankar mera kaha hain”
“Jai Mahakal” – “Duniya Meri Basane Wale”
As he was not very ambitious about the film industry he stopped writing after his very popular song from Film
“Barsaat” – “Hava me udata jaaye”
His Bhajans under pen name of ‘Ramsharan’ were aired from Radio Ceylon. He started practising medicine from 1960 onwards. He was a very simple and humble person. He was well known for his charity and hard work. He used to treat the poor for free and there was no time limit for his patients. He passed away on 8th February 1980. He is survived by his 1 Son and 5 daughters. His youngest daughter Narayani Shastri made to the small screen and is very popular for her roles in Kahani Saat Pheron Ki, Kohi Apna Sa, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Sanjivani etc. Currently, his entire family is staying in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
SHANKAR-JAIKISHAN 