Updated On: 23 May, 2021 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Laxman's real name was Vijay Patil. His partner Surendra passed away in 1976, soon after they signed the Mahendra Sandhu-starrer 'Agent Vinod'. Vijay continued to use his partner's name and continued creating music as Raam Laxman in Surendra's memory.

Himani Shivpuri (Photo/AFP)
Actress Himani Shivpuri, who worked in films such as 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' and 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain', mourned the death of veteran music director Laxman of the Raam Laxman duo, who passed away on Saturday.
Himani told IANS, "It is definitely a huge loss because they have given such iconic numbers. All the songs 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' and 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain' are so beautiful. These movies keep on playing even today and their songs are fresh as ever. 'Didi Tera Dewar' was a perennial favourite in all marriages. So many songs -- it is really a huge loss. What iconic music he has given, and I just pray for the soul of the departed and offer my condolence to the family."