Popular TV actor, 'Anupamaa' fame Rituraj Singh dies following cardiac arrest

Renowned actor Rituraj Singh, who appeared on numerous loved television shows such as "Anupamaa" as well as several films, including "Badrinath Ki Dulhania", today early morning passed away at his home due to a cardiac arrest. 

 

The news was confirmed by Singh's close friend. Singh was 59 years old. 

 

“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. 

 

Singh is survived by his wife and two children. 

 

Singh was a familiar face in TV serials, films as well as OTT shows. 

 

His television roles include “Banegi Apni Baat”, "Hitler Didi”, “Shapath”, “Adaalat” and “Diya Aur Baati Hum”. Besides, he appeared in supporting roles in Hindi films and in OTT shows such as “Bandish Bandits”, “Made in Heaven”, and “Indian Police Force”. 

 

Behl said he came to know about Singh's demise from actor Pallavi Joshi. Details of the funeral are not known yet.