Rituraj Singh’s illustrious career in the television and film industry is proof of his unparalleled talent. With memorable performances in iconic shows like ‘Banegi Apni Baat’, ‘Diya and Aur Baati Hum’ and ‘Laado’, he has left an indelible mark on the audience. He also worked in many Hindi films, one of them being ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ alongside Varun Dhawan. Undoubtedly, he stood out as one of the finest and most accomplished talents in the entertainment realm.
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However, Rituraj Singh passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 59 years old.
According to the Hindustan Times, he was suffering from a pancreatic disease for which he was recently admitted to the hospital. He had returned home but because of certain complications, he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.
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Several people online, including actors Varun Dhawan and Arshad Warsi offered their condolences. Varun took to his Instagram stories to write about how he had just met him a few months back on the sets of ‘Baby John’.
Arshad Warsi, on the other hand, revealed that they lived in the same building and that Rituraj Singh was also the producer of his first film.
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
Several others mourned the loss of this incredible man. Here’s what they wrote on social media:
How often do you see a photo of ragtag college kids, all of whom reached a high level of success in their chosen fields?
RIP, Rituraj Singh. pic.twitter.com/RLBmqUOwXX
— Diptakirti (@diptakirti) February 20, 2024
Actor #RiturajSingh passed away last night following cardiac arrest. He was 59.
Seen in shows like Banegi Apni Baat, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Anupama, Bandish Bandits, Made In Heaven and in films like Mr Shrimati, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Jersey & Thunivu.
Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/On940S1Uo0
— CinemaRare (@CinemaRareIN) February 20, 2024
TV actor Rituraj Singh passed today of Cardiac Arrest. Many would remember him from popular tv shows Tol Mol ke Bol, Banegi Apni Baat or Laado. He was 59. pic.twitter.com/GxLBtSmynt
— Sonal Kalra 🇮🇳 (@sonalkalra) February 20, 2024
THIS IS SAD: Television actor #RiturajSingh died due to #cardiacarrest. He was 59.
Om Shanti🙏🕉️ pic.twitter.com/p92PuB1jYR
— ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY 🇮🇳 (@AdvAshutoshBJP) February 20, 2024
RituRaj Singh dies of cardiac arrest!! This is so shocking! Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/fZDxG6icmq
— Shilpa (@shilpa_cn) February 20, 2024
Renowned actor Rituraj Singh (59), who gained stardom through the shows 'Tol Mol Ke Bol', 'Banegi Apni Baat', 'Laado', and more, tragically passed away last night due to cardiac arrest. This is a very painful news for each one of us as we have lost yet another remarkable human… pic.twitter.com/F6WxYjGUWt
— Jaideep Pandey (@PandeyJaideep) February 20, 2024
The entertainment industry has lost a gem, yet again.