Breaking News: Actor Nitesh Pandey Passes Away at 51

Actor Nitesh Pandey, known for his performance in the blockbuster Bollywood film ‘Om Shanti Om’, passed away on Friday morning due to a sudden cardiac arrest. Pandey was shooting in Igatpuri at the time of his demise. The news of his death has left his wife Arpita Pandey in a state of shock and unable to speak to her family members.

Police authorities are currently at the hotel where Pandey breathed his last, and an investigation is underway to determine if any foul play was involved. A post-mortem report is expected soon.

Nitesh Pandey, a familiar face in Indian television, was playing the character of Dheeraj Kumar in the popular TV serial ‘Anupamaa’ at the time of his demise. He was widely recognised for his performance as Shah Rukh Khan’s assistant in ‘Om Shanti Om’.

Farah Khan, who directed Nitesh in ‘Om Shanti Om’, expressed her shock at his sudden demise. She reminisced about her fond memories of working with him and praised his energy and willingness to improvise on set.

Nitesh Pandey’s brother-in-law, Siddharth Nagar, spoke to the media about the family’s shock and disbelief at Nitesh’s sudden death. He revealed that the family was numb with grief and that Nitesh had no history of heart ailments.

Early reports suggest that Nitesh’s death came as a huge shock to his friends and family, who remember him as a lively and talented actor. He was married to actress Ashwini Kalsekar for four years before the couple split.

The loss of Nitesh Pandey has left a void in the Indian film industry, and his fans and colleagues are mourning his untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.