‘Anupamaa’ actor Rituraj Singh dies of cardiac arrest

Actor Rituraj Singh has died at the age of 59

Popular film and television actor Rituraj Singh has reportedly died of a cardiac arrest. He was 59. According to Times of India, Singh had been battling pancreatic issues for some time. He was recently hospitalised and suffered a cardiac arrest.

His death came as a shock to friends and family members, and tributes have been pouring in on social media.

Rituraj Singh starred in several television shows over the course of his career spanning decades. He is best known for his roles in TV shows like Tol Mol Ke Bol, Jyoti, Kutumb and Laado 2. Singh also worked in movies like Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Yaariyan 2. His recent acting credits include Anupamaa and Made in Heaven.

Singh’s death was confirmed by his friend Amit Behl. “Yes he passed away due to cardiac arrest. He was admitted to to a hospital some time back for treatment of pancreas. [He] returned home, had some cardiac complications and passed away,” Behl was quoted as saying by Times of India.

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…

— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) February 20, 2024