Veteran actor
Ramesh Deo is no more. Ramesh Ji breathed his last today (February 2, 2022). The senior actor passed away in Kokilaben Ambani Hospital. He was 93.
When contacted, Ramesh’s son
Ajinkya
confirmed the sad news that his father passed away around 8.30 pm. “Papa had heart complications and had also undergone a bypass surgery," he said.
Added Ajinkya, “We rushed him today to the hospital but he had a massive cardiac arrest. The last rites will be performed tomorrow."
Deo is survived by his wife and noted actress
Seema Deo and two sons - Ajinkya
Deo
and Abhinay Deo. Abhinay has directed notable
Hindi
films like ‘Delhi Belly’ and ‘Blackmail’. On the other hand, Ajinkya is a well-known actor in Hindi and
Marathi
cinema.
Ramesh Ji made his Hindi film debut with Rajshri Productions’ 1962 film ‘Aarti’. In recent times, he was seen in films like 'Jolly LLB' and 'Ghayal Once Again'. Ramesh Ji has also contributed immensely in Marathi cinema and theatre both. Many believe that his breakthrough role in Marathi cinema was in 1956’s ‘Andhala Magto Ek Dola’. And when it comes to Hindi movies, who can forget Dr Prakash Kulkarni of 'Anand'?
May Ramesh Deo's soul rest in peace.