Hailing from Banaras, Chaturvedi moved to Mumbai after completing his training in sound recording. He began his journey alongside fellow sound recordist Madan Prakash, overcoming the challenges of establishing a career in the Hindi film industry. During his long association with cinema, he developed close friendships with several industry personalities, including filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.
Remembering their years together, Tiwari spoke about Chaturvedi’s journey from Shree Sound Studio in Andheri to becoming an influential figure in the film workers’ union. He served as General Secretary of the Sound Association before taking on the same responsibility at the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), where he held office for seven years.
Tiwari also recalled how Mahesh Bhatt stepped in to support Chaturvedi after he lost a union election, helping him return to the executive committee.
Apart from his contribution to the industry, Chaturvedi was known for his philanthropic activities. He frequently visited Nanavati Hospital to help cancer patients and remained actively involved in initiatives supporting underprivileged film workers. In his later years, he was entrusted with overseeing the union’s charitable trust activities, including distributing rations to technicians and workers facing financial difficulties.
Recalling his final days, Tiwari spoke emotionally about visiting Chaturvedi at an old-age facility in Navi Mumbai, where he had been dealing with health problems and loneliness. Industry colleagues Champa and Raja Bhai also shared some of his final moments.
Remembering him as a kind and affectionate person who touched many lives, Tiwari said Chaturvedi’s passing was a profound loss to those who had worked closely with him.
Chaturvedi’s last rites are scheduled to take place in Goregaon, Mumbai. He is survived by his children and leaves behind decades of service to the film fraternity.
