Actor Inder Kumar, best known for his supporting roles in movies like Wanted and Tumko Naa Bhool Payenge passed away on July 28, 2017. The 45-years old actor who also worked in popular TV show ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ as Mihir Virani died due to cardiac arrest at his residence in Mumbai. As per the statement given by actor’s ex-father-n-law, Inder Kumar was not suffering from any heart disease. He felt uncomfortable around 2 a.m. on Friday.
Inder Kumar had started his Bollywood career with the movie Masoom (1996) and worked in around 20 movies as supporting actor. Though the actor had a promising debut in the industry with various hit movies in his kitty like Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Maa Tujhe Salaam and Wanted, later he faced various problems. His career nosedived after his accident which broke his vertebrae and left him bed ridden for three years. After that he got into various other troubles including financial crunch, depression, drug issues and rape charges.
No one except actress and Bigg Boss contestant Dolly Bindra stood by him during his difficult times. He was left with no money and career when his daughter Khushi was just 15 months old. However, the industry came forward and showed grief on his death.
Raveena Tondon was the first one to react on his death. She tweeted, “Omg shocking news. Worked with him in “Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi”, too young to go. May his soul rest in peace. God give strength to his family,”
Omg shocking news.worked with him in "khiladiyon ka khiladi" Too young to go.May his soul rest in peace.God give strength to his family🕉 https://t.co/GMTvRdg6Gh
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 28, 2017
Anupam Kher tweeted, “Deeply saddened by untimely demise of Inder Kumar. Have acted with him in few films. He was very simple, humble and a very committed actor,”
Deeply saddened by untimely demise of #InderKumar. Have acted with him in few films. He was very simple, humble & a very committed actor.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 28, 2017
Riteish Deshmukh also talked about his young age when showing his condolences through tweet.
Too young to go, deeply saddened by the passing away of the actor #InderKumar – he always met with a smile. #RIP condolences to the family
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 28, 2017
His funeral took place yesterday where some of his friends and costars from the industry were spotted. Dolly Bindra, Ayub Khan and comedian Sunil Pal are some of the people from the industry who attended Inder Kumar’s funeral.
The actor is survided by a daughter Khushi. After Reema Lagoo, who also died suddenly due to cardiac arrest, this is second case in Bollywood.