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Film and TV celebrities pay their last respects to Rituraj ahead of funeral

Film and TV actor Rituraj Singh, best known for his role in ‘Anupamaa’, passed away at the age of 59 on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest. The late actor’s residence saw a host of film and TV celebrities visiting to pay their last respects. The actor’s funeral will take place at the Oshiwara Hindu Cemetery.

Among the visitors were Arshad Warsi, Ravie Dubey, Anup Soni, Raza Murad, Nakuul Mehta, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Gulfam Khan Hussain, Jaswir Kaur, Deepshikha Nagpal and Priyanshu Chatterjee. Rituraj had recently been discharged from the hospital after being admitted for pancreatitis, but tragically suffered a heart attack on February 19.

Rituraj Singh had a career spanning over three decades and was known for his work in popular television shows such as ‘Banegi Apni Baat’, ‘Tehkikaat’, ‘Kutumb’, ‘Jyoti’, ‘Beintehaa’, and ‘Anupamaa’. He also featured in the 2022 web series ‘Made in Heaven’ and the 2023 movie ‘Yaariyan 2’.

The actor’s sudden and untimely demise has left the industry and his fans in shock, as they remember him for his memorable roles and contributions to Indian television and film. The entertainment industry continues to mourn the loss of the talented and beloved actor.

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