Lage Raho Munna Bhai actor Hemu Adhikari dies at 81

Adhikari, known for his cameo in Rajkumar Hirani s Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), was suffering from a lung infection for the last one-and-a-half years.

By PTI
Published: May 22, 2018 7:04 PM IST

Veteran film and theatre actor Dr Hemu Adhikaridied due to a lung ailment at his residence in Dadar, Mumbai yesterday, family sources said. He was 81. Also Read - Prakash Raj is one of the most controversial south star and these statements of the actor are proof

Adhikari, known for his cameo in Rajkumar Hirani’s Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), was suffering from a lung infection for the last one-and-a-half years. He acted in Sai Paranjpe’s Katha and Marathi films like Dhyaas Parya and Harishchandrachi Factory. Also Read - Deepika Padukone's Fighter, Ram Charan's Game Changer- 7 celebrities who are set to blow away your mind with their upcoming films

His last rites were performed last night, the sources said. The actor is survived by wife, two daughters and a son. Also Read - Ranbir Kapoor collaborates with Rohit Shetty; is he joining the cop universe?

Noted Bollywood and Marathi film actor Sonali Kulkarni expressed her condolences on Adhikari’s death.

“Sad to know the demise of our dear friend, wonderful actor, sharp audience, deep thinker, passionate reader and a fearless, concerned citizen..RIP Hemukaka you’ll be missed #RIP,” Kulkarni tweeted.

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ByPTI
Published: May 22, 2018 7:04 PM IST

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