Actor Nitesh Pandey passes away due to cardiac arrest

The film and television industry woke up to a shock today as news surfaced that actor Nitesh Pandey had died due to sudden cardiac arrest. He was reportedly staying in an Igatpuri hotel for a film shoot when he faced the medical emergency that led to his death, as per Wion. The police are currently questioning the hotel staff, whereas the actor’s mortal remains have been sent for autopsy to determine the exact circumstances of his death. Pandey’s brother-in-law expressed his sorrow saying, “My brother-in-law is no more. My sister Arpita is in a state of shock. We have gone absolutely numb.”  

Nitesh Pandey has worked in several hit films and TV shows such as Shahrukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Badhaai Do, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Anupamaa, and many others. The TV industry also suffered another tragic loss today as Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor Vaibhavi Upadhyaya died in a car accident. Celebrities across the entertainment industry have been sending their condolences to both actors on social media ever since.