Indian TV actor Rituraj Singh has passed away due to sudden cardiac arrest at 59.
Known for his role as Yashpal in the hit serial ‘Anupamaa’, he died after being treated for a pancreatic illness.
As per Indian news outlet Times Now News, his close friend and actor Amit Behl has confirmed his death after being admitted to hospital.
“He had been hospitalised due to some stomach issues and was discharged a few days ago. He passed away around 12.30 am at his home due to a cardiac arrest,” Amit Behl said.
Moreover, Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi took to X (formerly Twitter), 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…”
Rituraj has starred in many shows like ‘Banegi Apni Baat’, ‘Jyoti’, ‘Hitler Didi’, ‘Shapath’, ‘Warrior High’, ‘Aahat’, ‘Adaalat’, ‘Diya and Aur Baati Hum’.
The actor has also featured in movies such as ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ (2017), Vash- Possessed by the Obsessed, and ‘Thunivu’ (2023). His last film was ‘Yaariyan 2’ which released last year.
Rituraj was also part of several web series, including ‘The Test Case’, ‘Hey Prabhu’, ‘Criminal’, ‘Abhay’, ‘Bandish Bandits’, ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’ and ‘Made in Heaven’ season 2.
