A very shocking news has come out from the Indian rock music industry. Mahesh Tinaikar, the legendary guitarist of the famous rock band Indus Creed, has passed away at the age of 63.
Reportedly, he took his last breath on 15 October 2026 due to a heart attack. His death has sent a wave of mourning in the music industry. Many artists from Farhan Akhtar to Vishal Dadlani paid emotional tributes remembering him.With Mahesh’s departure, Indian rock music has lost an artist who played a lead role in giving recognition to a music genre in the country.
His guitar tunes and his passion for music had inspired many artists.On Mahesh’s demise, singer and composer Vishal Dadlani expressed his grief. He shared an emotional post on social media saying it feels as if someone has kicked him hard in the chest. Remembering Mahesh’s contribution, Vishal said that every artist connected with rock music in India, from the era of Rock Machine till today, should be grateful to him. He paved the way for Indian rock music in that era.Actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar also remembered Mahesh and paid his tribute. He shared a photo and wrote RIP brother and paid tribute and shared some of his photos.Now let’s talk about who Mahesh was? So let us tell you, Mahesh was among those artists of Indian rock music who gave this music genre a distinct identity in India.
Indus Creed is counted among the earliest and most popular bands of Indian rock music. And it includes many such names. Mahesh played a lead role and made an important contribution in strengthening the band’s identity through his guitar and music.In that era, rock music in India did not get the same recognition and opportunities as it does today. But artists like Mahesh prepared the way for this genre. So now Vishal Dadlani is so shattered by his departure that his pain is clearly visible.
