TV actor Rituraj Singh passed away last night in Mumbai at the age of 59, a close friend of the late actor Amit Behl confirmed to ANI.
The TV actor was suffering from pancreatic disease and was hospitalized recently. He has passed after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Actor Arshad Warsi took to X to pay tribute and wrote, "I am so saddened to know that Ritu Raj passed away. We lived in the same building, he was a part of my first film as a producer. Lost a friend and a great actor... will miss you brother..."
Film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri took to X and wrote, "
"Rituraj, my friend, how did you make it even possible? "Kitna baaki tha..." Artists never die. Om Shanti."
Notably, Rituraj has appeared in several television shows, including `Hitler Didi,` `Shapath,` `Aahat,` `Adaalat,` and `Diya Aur Baati Hum` among others.
Apart from TV serials, he also worked in some movies, including, `Badrinath Ki Dulhania` where he played Badri`s father, `Satyameva Jayate 2[` and others.
He was seen in `Yaariyan 2` where he played the role of Shikhar, a team member. He was also seen in web series including, `Indian Police Force,` ` Made in Heaven,` `Bandish Bandits,` among others.