Mahesh Tinaikar passes away: Who was the Indian rock music icon?
Mahesh Tinaikar, a pioneering guitarist and founding member of the influential Indian rock band Indus Creed (formerly Rock Machine), has passed away at age 63. His death has prompted tributes from across the Indian music industry, acknowledging his foundational role in the country's rock music scene.
Why it matters
Tinaikar's death marks the loss of a significant figure who helped define and popularize the rock genre in India during the 1980s and 90s.
Mahesh Tinaikar passes away: Who was the Indian rock music icon? left Mahesh Tinaikar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/migration_catalog/article11902338.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/15bgnnviday_GI615BGMMAHESH.jpg.jpg 03sm_shillong8 mahesh tinaikar Mahesh Tinaikar was a founding member of the rock band Rock Machine, which came to be later known as Indus Creed Mahesh Tinaikar, a guitarist of rock band Indus Creed, passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 63. The musician died due to a heart attack, according to reports. More details were not immediately known. Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has paid an emotional tribute to the rock guitarist, posting a photo of Mr. Tinaikar on his Instagram story with the words ‘RIP brother.” Who was Mahesh Tinaikar? Mahesh Tinaikar was a pioneer of Indian rock music and was a founding member of the rock band Rock Machine, which came to be later known as Indus Creed.
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