Actor-Producer-Director-Dheeraj Kumar breathes his last at 79
Actor-Producer-Director-Dheeraj Kumar breathes his last at 79
Renowned actor and filmmaker Dheeraj Kumar acknowledged for his work in television and films, left to the ‘immortal’ world on Tuesday at 11:40 am.
Reportedly, the actor-filmmaker who was 79 was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. At the time of death, his son Ashutosh Kumar was at his side.
He was suffering from acute pneumonia, and was on ventilator support in the ICU and passed away following a cardiac arrest.
His cremation will most likely be held tomorrow (Wednesday) as relatives has to arrive from Punjab.
His family in a statement said It is with great sadness that they announce the passing of Dheeraj Kumar.
He was under treatment at Kokilaben Hospital in and was on ventilator support.
Bollywood mourns the loss of a talented professional who contributed significantly to the world of entertainment. Their thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues amidst this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace”. He was very close to late Jaya Chakravarthy, Hema Malini’s revered mother and also Hema Malini, now BJP MP besides a Legendary actress and danceuse.
Dheeraj Kumar entered the entertainment industry in 1965. He was one of the finalists of a talent show along with Subhash Ghai and Rajesh Khanna. Rajesh Khanna was the eventual winner.
He acted in 21 Punjabi films from 1970 to 1984. He started a production company, Creative Eye and was its chairman and managing director.
In the film ‘Swami’, the song ‘Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam’ was picturised on him. He has also worked in other films like ‘Heera Panna’, ‘Raaton Ka Raja’.
Earlier, Dheeraj had attended the inaugural ceremony of ISKCON temple in the Kharghar area of Navi Mumbai.
He had lauded PM Modi’s efforts in supporting the spread of Sanatan Dharma.
He had earlier said, he was there with a sense of humility. While they called him the VVIP, he believed that the true VVIP is God. PM Modi spoke over the grandeur and significance of the ISKCON temple, and his words are always inspiring”.
“The love and affection of the people here have deeply touched him. The spiritual importance of phrases like ‘Radhe Radhe Krishna Krishna’ is very significant, and he felt it peaceful visiting this temple.
News Edit KV Raman
