MUMBAI: Producer-director-actor Dheeraj Kumar, who is known for his work in television and films, passed away on Tuesday at 11:40 am.
The actor-producer who was 79 years old, was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. At the time of death, his son Ashutosh Kumar was with him.
He was diagnosed to be suffering from acute pneumonia, and was on ventilator support in the ICU. The actor reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest.
It is reported that it will take 2-3 hours to get the paperwork done from the hospital and take his mortal remains to his home. His cremation will most likely be held tomorrow as relatives will arrive from Punjab.