Veteran Actor Anupam Shyam Passes Away in Mumbai at 63

MUMBAI: Veteran actor Anupam Shyam, who was popular for his role as 'Thakur Sajjan' in the TV show "Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya", passed away in Mumbai on Monday.

Shaym had been admitted to the hospital last week due to a kidney infection.

According to reports, actor Yashpal Sharma, Shyam died following multiple organ failure. He was 63-years-old.

The actor is also known for appearances in films like "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Bandit Queen",

He was admitted to the Lifeline hospital in suburban Goregaon four days ago where he breathed his last at the hospital amid the presence of his two brothers, Anurag and Kanchan.

"The doctors informed us about his death 40 minutes ago. I was at the hospital, with his brothers Anurag and Kanchan. His body is still there in the hospital.

"It'll be brought to his residence, New Dindoshi, MHADA colony in the morning. The funeral will take place later in the day," said his friend.

In his nearly three-decade-long career, Shyam featured in films like "Satya", "Dil Se", "Lagaan", "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and received critical acclaim for his role as Thakur Sajjan Singh on "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya", which aired in 2009 on Star Plus.

He had recently resumed shooting for season two of his show "Mann Ki Awaaz: Pratigya".

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