'Ramayan' actor Chandrashekhar passes away at age of 98
Veteran actor Chandrashekhar, prominently known for playing the role of Arya Sumant in Ramayan, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 98 due to age-related ailments.
He breathed his last around 7 am at his residence, his son and producer Ashok Shekhar said. Chandrashekhar, who played the role of Arya Sumant in Ramayan, also featured in films like "Cha Cha Cha", and "Surang".
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Ashok Shekhar said that Chandrashekhar passed away in his sleep. He had no health issues, he said, adding that it was just his age.
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The last rites would be held at Juhu's Pawan Hans crematorium in the evening. Chandrashekhar was born in Hyderabad. He started out as a junior artist in the film industry in the early 1950s.
He bagged his first film in the leading role with V Shantaram's "Surang" in 1954. He later featured in movies including "Kavi", "Mastana", "Basant Bahaar", "Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal", and "Barsaat Ki Raat".
In 1987, he starred as Arya Sumant, King Dasharatha's prime minister on the mythological show "Ramayan", helmed by Ramanand Sagar.
He is survived by three children.
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