Veteran actor and a stalwart in Marathi theatre and cinema, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo breathed his last at the age of 92 in Pune. On Tuesday night, Dr. Shreeram Lagoo passed away at the age of 92 at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. He passed away following age-related health issues, family sources said.

The veteran actor is known for his prominent roles in Marathi plays such as "Natsamrat" and "Himalayachi Saoli", and films like "Pinjra" that made him popular. In Bollywood, Lagoo essayed memorable roles in films like "Ek Din Achanak", "Gharonda", "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar" and "Laawaris". He played Gopal Krishna Gokhale in Richard Attenborough's "Gandhi". Lagoo, who was affectionately known as "Doctor" in the theatre circles was also known for his progressive and rationalist views.