The entertainment industry has suffered another major loss as veteran Indian rock guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar passed away at the age of 63. The sudden departure of the pioneering musician has left the music community in deep grief, with fans and artists mourning the loss on social media. Mahesh Tinaikar was widely known as one of the founding members of the iconic rock band Rock Machine, which was later renamed Indus Creed.
Passed Away Due to a Heart Attack
According to the details, the talented musician and guitar teacher Mahesh Tinaikar breathed his last on October 15 after suffering a heart attack. Back in 1984, he had established the rock band Rock Machine, which subsequently gained massive popularity under the name Indus Creed. The core lineup of the band featured vocalist Uday Benegal, keyboardist Zubin Balaporia, bassist Mark Selvin, guitarist Jayesh Gandhi, and drummer Marc Menezes.
Farhan Akhtar and Vishal Dadlani Pay Tributes
The demise of Mahesh Tinaikar sent shockwaves through the music industry, prompting numerous celebrities to share heartfelt messages. Actor, singer, and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar posted a black-and-white photograph of Tinaikar on social media alongside a message reading rest in peace brother, Mahesh Tinaikar. Music composer Vishal Dadlani also took to Instagram to share an emotional note, stating that India lost a true legend and every rock-and-roller is indebted to Tinaikar for showing a path they never imagined possible.
Bandmates and Industry Peers Express Grief
Fellow musicians including Uday Benegal, Mark Selvin, Zubin Balaporia, Shantanu Hudlikar, and Farhad Wadia extended their condolences to Tinaikar's family and remembered his monumental contribution to Indian rock music. Mahesh Tinaikar was closely associated with some of the most celebrated Indian rock tracks of all time, including Pretty Child, Trapped, Top of the Rock, and Fireflies.
