'Scam 1992' actor Mithilesh Chaturvedi passes away due to cardiac arrest at 67
Mumbai, Aug 4: Veteran actor Mithilesh Chaturvedi, best known for starring in films such as "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", Koi Mil Gaya and Ready , died on Thursday morning due to cardiac arrest, a family member said.
The 67-year-old actor suffered a cardiac arrest ten days ago and was admitted to Kokilaben Dhiruben Ambani hospital in suburban Mumbai.
He was admitted to the hospital for eight to ten days as he suffered cardiac arrest. He had breathing issues and was undergoing treatment. He passed away today morning at 4.00 am due to cardiac arrest, his son-in-law Ashish Chaturvedi told PTI.
The character artist had delivered memorable performances in Hindi films such as "Taal", "Fiza", Asoka , Bunty Aur Babli , Krrish , Gulabo Sitabo and web series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story .
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta was one of the firsts from the film industry to pay tribute to the actor.
"RIP Mithilesh ji", the filmmaker, who collaborated with Chaturvedi on "Scam 1992", posted on Instagram.
The actor played the memorable role of veteran jurist and former Union Minister Ram Jethmalani in the 2020 superhit SonyLIV series, headlined by Pratik Gandhi.
"Ready" director Anees Bazmee said it was difficult for him to process the actor's death.
"Really not able to take this in! Spoke to him a couple of days back and now I see this! Really sad to lose such a gem who was a delight to work and spend time with. My heart goes out to the family. May your soul rest in peace Mithilesh bhai," Bazmee wrote on Twitter.
"Sacred Games" star Kubbra Sait, who made her film debut in 2011's "Ready", said Chaturvedi was "a treasured co-actor".
Popular TV actor Delnaaz Irani remembered Chaturvedi as "an amazing actor" who portrayed great roles.
"Rest In Peace #MithileshChaturvedi," tweeted screenwriter-lyricist Mayur Puri.
The official Twitter handle of Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) posted, "CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Mithilesh Chaturvedi."
Chaturvedi's last rites were held in the evening at a crematorium in Versova.
The actor is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.
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Bareilly: Man dies from snakebite one hour after killing Cobra in field; Locals call it ‘revenge’
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh: In an incident reported from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, a young man died after being bitten by a snake just an hour after he killed a cobra while working in the fields. The case has sparked intrigue and widespread discussion in Kyaara village, with locals believing it to be a case of "snake revenge."
The deceased, Govind Kashyap (32), was working as a laborer on Wednesday, gathering straw on the farm of a local resident, Atul Singh. While working, he encountered a cobra that had coiled up and started hissing. Reacting to this, Govind struck and killed the snake with his stick, crushing its hood before returning home for meal.
When Govind resumed work about an hour later, he was bitten by another snake at the same spot in the field. Witnesses reported seeing Govind trying to run toward his house, but he collapsed and died after only a few steps.
Farm owner Atul Singh found Govind in distress and notified his family, who immediately rushed him to the hospital. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival, stating that he had been bitten by a highly venomous snake, which caused the poison to rapidly spread through his body.
Villagers, shaken by the incident, shared that the second snake had reportedly lingered near the dead cobra for some time before the attack, fueling superstitious beliefs that the snake had sought revenge. Social media platforms have amplified the story, and it has quickly gone viral, with people sharing varied interpretations.
