Qyuki digital media co-founder and managing director Samir Bangara passed away today morning in a car accident. He had co-founded Qyuki with Shekhar Kapoor and A.R. Rehman to promote independent music and indie musicians.
You will live in our hearts forever. #RIP pic.twitter.com/Hpwr3yOyVT
— Qyuki (@MyQyuki) June 14, 2020
Singer and composer Vishal Dadlani expressed his grief and tweeted, “Just heard that @samirbangara is no more. Horrible, heartbreaking news. Man’s been a friend for a long time. Such a good guy, so straight-up. Helped so many people build careers out of nothing! His legacy will remain. Much love and strength to the family. 2020, enough please!”
Just heard that @samirbangara is no more. Horrible, heartbreaking news. Man's been a friend for a long time. Such a good guy, so straight-up. Helped so many people build careers out of nothing! His legacy will remain.
Much love & strength to the family. 🙏🏼
2020, enough please!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 14, 2020
Sulaiman Merchant from the iconic Salim-Sulaiman composer duo said, “Shocked to hear about my dear friend @samirbangara still can’t process it!! We were on a call on Friday and were supposed to speak again tomorrow. RIP brother. Gone too soon.” Salim also tweeted, saying, “I lost my brother Samir Bangara this morning in an accident. I really can’t believe this.. we spoke yesterday & he’s gone today. @samirbangara I’m heartbroken & speechless .. @MyQyuki”
Shocked to hear about my dear friend @samirbangara still can’t process it!! We were on a call on Friday and were supposed to speak again tomorrow. RIP brother. Gone too soon
— sulaiman merchant (@Sulaiman) June 14, 2020
Ronnie Screwvala said, “Terrible news RIP @samirbangara – such a sharp mind, ambitious and a gentleman- we worked so well so many years – only the best of memories – so sudden – strength to the family and the children.”
Terrible news RIP @samirbangara – such a sharp mind, ambitious and a gentleman- we worked so well so many years – only the best of memories – so sudden – strength to the family and the children
— Ronnie Screwvala (@RonnieScrewvala) June 14, 2020
Popular singer Armaan Malik said, “Really very sad to wake up to the news that @samirbangara is no more. He was a great guy with a drive and passion like no other. Shocking and heartbreaking. Sincere condolences, strength and prayers to his immediate family & the @MyQyuki family…”
Really very sad to wake up to the news that @samirbangara is no more. He was a great guy with a drive and passion like no other. Shocking and heartbreaking. Sincere condolences, strength and prayers to his immediate family & the @MyQyuki family…
— ARMAAN MALIK 🦋 (@ArmaanMalik22) June 14, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers with the family.