Nitesh Pandey, last seen in Star Plus’ popular show Anupamaa has passed away at 51. The actor suffered a cardiac arrest in Igatpuri, Maharashtra for a shoot.
The news agency reported, “TV actor Nitesh Panday found dead at a hotel in Igatpuri, Nashik in Maharashtra. Prima facie, the cause of death seems to be a heart attack. A Police team present at the hotel, and investigation is underway. Postmortem report is awaited. Questioning of hotel staff and people close to him is being done.”
The actor’s colleagues were shocked by his death, and many paid tributes.
This can’t be true but it is. Friend, colleague and a talented actor Nitesh Pandey dies of cardiac arrest at 2am today in Igatpuri. Rest in peace Nitesh 🙏🏻
#Actor #Anupama pic.twitter.com/HJ6PB3BYz2— DEVEN BHOJANI (@Deven_Bhojani) May 24, 2023
Sad news
ॐ शांति 🙏 Nitesh Pandey no more pic.twitter.com/IHNYDmfSrp— Sᴜᴢᴀɴɴᴇ Bᴇʀɴᴇʀᴛ (@suzannebernert) May 24, 2023
To note, his mortal remains will be brought to Mumbai on Wednesday where his last rites will be performed. The actor is survived by his wife, Arpita Pandey.