Veteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar has passed away at the age of 80 in Mumbai. Known for his work in television and films, he had been brought to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and was in a critical condition. Kumar’s family revealed that the actor-producer passed away on Tuesday Morning. 

Today (July 16), the actor was put to rest. His family and friends from the industry arrived at the crematorium to pay their last respects to the actor. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah`s producer Asit Kumarr Modi and actor Balwinder Singh Suri were present. Producer Anees Bazmee, Sameer Naik, Deepak Qazir and Ashok Pandit arrived to bid their final adieu to their friend.  

Dheeraj Kumar passed away due to Pneumonia

Talking about the actor, Dheeraj Kumar`s real name was Dheeraj Kocchar. It was revealed that he was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after complaining about serious breathing issues. The actor was being treated for pneumonia at the hospital. Dheeraj`s condition continued to stay critical for the past few days and was shifted to the ICU and put on a ventilator. His health was being closely monitored by a team of doctors, and his family had requested fans to pray for his speedy recovery.