Renowned actor Nitesh Pandey, known for his role in the popular television series ‘Anupamaa’, has passed away at the age of 51. The untimely demise occurred when Nitesh suffered a cardiac arrest on Tuesday, May 23.
The distressing incident took place late at night in Igatpuri, near Nashik, where Nitesh experienced a severe heart arrest. Siddharth Nagar, Nitesh Pandey’s brother-in-law, confirmed the heartbreaking news to ETimes, revealing that the actor’s sister Arpita is in a state of shock due to this sudden loss.
Nitesh was known for his vibrant personality, and there were no prior indications of any heart ailments. Nitesh Pandey had established himself as a prominent figure in both the television and film industry.
He began his career as a theater actor in the 1990s and subsequently appeared in various noteworthy TV shows such as ‘Astitva… Ek Prem Kahani’, ‘Manzilein Apani Apani’, ‘Saaya’, ‘Durgesh Nandini’, ‘Justajoo’, and most recently, ‘Anupamaa’.
The local authorities are actively investigating the matter, with a police team present at the hotel where Nitesh Pandey was staying. The postmortem report is yet to be released, and the hotel staff and individuals close to him are being questioned as part of the ongoing inquiry, as reported by ANI.
This unfortunate news has left the entertainment industry and fans in shock, as they mourn the loss of a talented and beloved actor.