Veteran Actor Rituraj Singh Dies Of Cardiac Arrest; Tributes Pour In

Television actor Rituraj Singh, aged 59, passed away due to a cardiac arrest on February 19, as confirmed by his close friend and actor Amit Behl. Singh had recently been hospitalised for pancreatic disease treatment. Behl shared, "Yes, he passed away due to cardiac arrest. He was admitted to a hospital some time back for treatment of pancreas, returned home, had some cardiac complications, and passed away."

Who Was Rituraj Singh?

Rituraj Singh, born on May 23, 1964, was a renowned Indian television actor known for his diverse roles in various TV shows such as Banegi Apni Baat, Jyoti, Hitler Didi, Shapath, Warrior High, Aahat, Adaalat, and Diya Aur Baati Hum. He portrayed the character of Balwant Choudhary in the Colors TV serial Laado and was recently seen as Yashpal in the popular TV serial Anupamaa. Aside from television, Singh also appeared in films like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. 

Tributes Pour In

The entertainment industry mourns Singh's passing, as he leaves behind a legacy of remarkable performances and cherished memories. 

Expressing his grief, actor Arshad Warsi tweeted, "I am so saddened to know that Ritu Raj passed away. We lived in the same building, and he was a part of my first film as a producer. I lost a friend and a great actor... will miss you, brother..."

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

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This is so tragic. My earliest memories of the actor are from #BanegiApniBaat and Tol Mol Ke Bol. He instantly became a household name. Rest in peace #RiturajSingh https://t.co/UApbOakr5y

— sreeparna sengupta (@sreeparnas) February 20, 2024

Rituraj!!!! Can’t believe this!

I directed him briefly in a daily soap called K Street Pali Hill but in the process we became good friends. Been a while since we hung out but I have such fond memories. Untapped actor and a warm human. Gone suddenly and too early. pic.twitter.com/53A2SJ4At4

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) February 20, 2024

RIP Bhai #rituraj pic.twitter.com/FEGfxm5zCL

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 20, 2024

Rituraj, my friend, how did you make it even possible? “Kitna baaki tha…” Artists never die.
ॐ शान्ति। pic.twitter.com/83bHy5zcd9

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) February 20, 2024

Producer Sandiip Sikcand paid tribute to him, expressing shock and heartbreak. He reminisced about their collaboration on Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii," highlighting Singh's exceptional acting skills and his admirable personality. He said, "I am shocked & heartbroken on hearing the news! Someone posted the news on one of my WhatsApp groups early in the morning and, since, I have just been in shock. I am really saddened by the news. May his soul rest in peace and may his wife and kids get the strength to deal with this loss."