Mumbai: Noted actor Rituraj Singh, who first rose to fame in the 1993 TV show ‘Banegi Apni Baat’ and went on to appear in a range of serials, films and OTT shows over the next three decades, passed away at his home early Tuesday following a cardiac arrest. He was 59.

“He had been hospitalized due to some stomach issues and was discharged a few days ago. He passed away around 12.30 am at his home due to a cardiac arrest,” said close friend Amit Behl. Singh, who started his career as a theatre actor in Delhi, is survived by his wife and two children.

Amongst his last appearances is the OTT show ‘Indian Police Force’, which released just last month. Singh's television roles include ‘Anupamaa’, ‘Hitler Didi’, ‘Shapath’, ‘Adaalat’. Besides, he appeared in supporting roles in Hindi films, including ‘Badrinath Ke Dulhania’, and in OTT shows such as ‘Bandish Bandits’ and ‘Made In Heaven’.

Singh, who studied in Delhi University, was close friends with Shah Rukh Khan. They both were a part of Barry John's Theatre Action Group (TAG).

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Actor Rituraj Singh, 59, known for Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021) and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, died on Tuesday. He is survived by wife Charu Singh and kids Jahaan and Adhiraaj.

Actor Amit Behl, a friend, told PTI, “He had been hospitalized due to some stomach issues and was discharged a few days ago. He passed away around 12.30 am at his home due to a cardiac arrest.”

Singh began his career in 1992. Satyameva Jayate 2 director Milap Zaveri says, “He was so full of life and passionate about his work. He’d rehearse his dialogues in advance with me and John (Abraham).”