MUMBAI: Veteran actor Sunil Shende, passed away on 14th November at his home at the age of 75. According to reports, his funeral procession left at 1 pm. His last rites and cremation took place at the Parshiwada Hindu crematorium. The actor’s wife Jyoti, sons Omkar and Rishikesh, daughter-in-law and grandchildren are his successors.

News of his death was confirmed by Pavan Jha who tweeted, “Noted Hindi & Marathi character actor Sunil Shende passed away yday. #RIPHe started with a miniscule role in Gandhi-82 & went on to do some small, some significant roles in Hindi Cinema of 80s & 90s. He played @iamsrk's Babuji, d Circus owner in Circus (TV-DD) @SukanyaVerma.”

Noted Hindi & Marathi character actor Sunil Shinde passed away yday. #RIP

He started with a miniscule role in Gandhi-82 & went on to do some small, some significant roles in Hindi Cinema of 80s & 90s. He played @iamsrk's Babuji, d Circus owner in Circus (TV-DD) @SukanyaVerma pic.twitter.com/4wKJOw9i2I

— Pavan Jha (@p1j) November 14, 2022

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Right after news of his demise was announced, fans took to Twitter to pay their respects. One user wrote, “Sad to hear of the demise of a very fine actor and a friend Shri. Sunil Shende May his soul rest in peace RIP.”

Another user wrote, “Sad news indeed! We all Parlekars can never forget him. Prayers.”

The veteran actor was well-known for doing roles in both Hindi and Marathi films. His roles in Gandhi, Sarfarosh, as well as Shah Rukh Khan's TV series Circus brought him lots of fame.

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Credits : DNA India

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