16-07-2025 12:00:00 AM
Veteran actor Dheeraj Kumar, known for films like Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Sargam, among others, passed away on Tuesday, in Mumbai after his prolonged battle in the ICU. It was only Monday that his family had shared a statement stating that he was in a critical condition. The actor was 79 at the time of his demise. He was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai due to respiratory issues. The actor had reportedly been diagnosed with acute pneumonia and was put on ventilator support in the ICU.