Television actor Rituraj Singh has died at the age of 59, his colleague and friend Amit Behl confirmed. He suffered a cardiac arrest, and had been hospitalised recently for a pancreatic illness.
Actor Amit Behl told indianexpress.com that Rituraj Singh died at 12:30 am. In a statement, he said, “He was unwell. Was hospitalised 15 days back due to some pancreatic issues. Was back home few days back, but yesterday was feeling really weak and they rushed him to hospital. But he got the attack before reaching hospital.”
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Actor Sandip Sikand told indianexpress.com, “I am shocked and heartbroken on hearing the news. Someone posted the news on one of my WhatsApp groups early in the morning and since I have just been in shock. I have worked closely with Rhitu in Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii, he was one of the only actors who gave me a warm welcome on the show. To say that he was a brilliant actor is an obvious thing, but more than an actor he was one of the finest human beings that I know. I am really saddened by the news. May his soul rest in peace and may his wife and kids get the strength to deal with this loss.”
Actor Hiten Tejwani told indianexpress.com, “I don’t know what to say, it’s sad. We lost a good human being and a great actor. My heartfelt condolences to the whole family.”
Rituraj Singh’s career spanned over three decades. He was a part of popular shows such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kutumb, Hitler Didi, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. More recently, he was seen in the hit show Anupamaa. On the films front, Rituraj was last seen in Yaariyan 2. He also played Varun Dhawan’s father in Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Additionally, he also made appearances in streaming series such as Made in Heaven, Criminal Justice, The Test Case, and Bandish Bandits.
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