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Rituraj Singh remembered by Arshad Warsi, Hansal Mehta, Anupam Kher and others: 'Gone suddenly and too soon'

The image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: riturajsinghfanpage)

New Delhi:

Actor Rituraj Singh, popular for appearing in films like Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Satyameva Jayate 2 and TV shows like Anupamaa, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, died on Tuesday following cardiac arrest. The news was confirmed by the actor’s dear friend Amit Behl to PTI. Hansal Mehta, Arshad Warsi, Sonu Sood, Nakuul Mehta, among others, mourned the actor’s death on social media. Sharing a photo of Rituraj Singh, Hansal Mehta wrote, “Rituraj!! I can’t believe it!!! I briefly directed him in a soap called K Street Pali Hill but, in the process, we became good friends. It’s been a while” Since we dated, I have very good memories. Untapped actor and a warm human being. He left suddenly and too soon.”

Arshad Warsi tweeted: “I am very sad to know that Ritu Raj has passed away. We lived in the same building, he was part of my first film as a producer. I lost a friend and a great actor… will miss you brother…” Posting a photo of late actor, Sonu Sood said, “RIP Bhai #rituraj.”

Anupam Kher posted a picture of the actor on his X feed with a heart emoji.

On Instagram, Nakuul Mehta, who played the role of Rituraj Singh’s son in a web show, Never Kiss Your Best Friend season 2, left5 a heartfelt message for his former co-star. He wrote, “For any ’90s kid growing up on Indian television, the man to my left was the guy to watch! His electric presence, frenetic energy and full-bodied acting chops always left me in awe.”

He continued: “I had the opportunity to play his son on screen in two seasons of a lovely show we did before and after the pandemic, ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’ and there I had my moment with my TV hero. I vividly remember having filmed a pretty sensitive scene with him and my mother on reel where his contribution was limited to reacting to the drama between the mother and son. For some reason we kept making multiple cuts in the scene, but at each moment he kept coming back to me and whispering words of encouragement in my ear. He was aware, his energies encouraged you to do better and always a pat on the back and good words for what we did. Our last scene together was in T2, where we filmed a written scene very sensitively of an estranged son trying to have a conversation with his widowed father and it felt so real and beautiful and it flowed. We finished the scene, took this photo that you see right now and then he hugged me and this time it wasn’t a whisper but in His blood-filled voice told me that he was proud of me and that I reminded him of his younger days! We promised to keep in touch. I probably ran into him last time at an awards function and that’s it. I woke up to the news of his passing this morning! I know that he gave me great joy as an audience and then he gave me some more while sharing a set with him. Go well, Ritu sir.”

The actor, who was 59 at the time of his death, received a heartfelt tribute from his Anupamaa co-star Rupali Ganguly. On Tuesday, hours after the news of his death hit the internet, the Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai actress shared some pictures of him, wearing a chef’s hat and apron, and wrote: “Dear Mr. Rituraj, It was an honor to share space on the screen with you… like an enthusiastic student learning her favorite subject from a teacher who has taught many others, I was very happy. You said you had seen my work and yet I wanted to show you that I could earn my place in the picture.standing next to one of the legends of television whom I had watched growing up…your all-knowing smile after our scenes and your words of encouragement were like a report card to me…I was touched by your kind words. ..but there was so much more to learn sir. These photos I took of him when he was wearing the chef’s hat… it took me a while to send them to you… I never thought these would be put here as a souvenir… His life stories, his peculiar sense of humor, An immense knowledge about world cinema and your talent will always be remembered.”

Rituraj Singh is survived by his wife and two children. The actor is known for his roles in television serials like Banegi Apni Baat, Hitler Didi, Shapath, Adaalat and Diya Aur Baati Hum. He appeared in supporting roles in Hindi films and OTT shows like Bandish Bandits, Made in Heaven and Indian Police Force.

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