MUMBAI:Actor Deepesh Bhan, who was last seen in 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai', passed away on Saturday, leaving the entire industry shocked.
According to a report in Times of India, Deepesh, who played the role of Malkhan on the show, was playing cricket in the morning when he suddenly collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved.
The cause of the actor's death is yet to be confirmed.
Actor Rohitashv Gour, who plays one of the leads on the show, shared with the portal that the team's call time was a bit late today, so post working out in the gym, Deepesh went on to play cricket, where he collapsed.
He added that Deepesh was a fitness enthusiast and that the entire cast and crew of the show is numb from the news.
The producers of the show issues an official statement which read, "Deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden demise of our beloved Deepesh Bhan. One of the most dedicated actors in 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' and like our family. He will be deeply missed by all. Our heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest In eternal peace. God give his family the strength to cope with this great loss."
His co-actor Charrul Malik is saddened by the news. Sharing about the bond she shared with him, she says, "I can't believe it still. I got to know about it in the morning. I just met him yesterday and he was all fine. We made a few reel videos together. I have known him for eight years and he was closest to me on the sets. We used to eat our food together."
'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' has been a massive hit on the small screen ever since its inception in 2015. The show stars Aasif Sheikh, Shubhangi Atre, Rohitashv Gour and Neha Pendse in lead roles.