The television industry was struck by heartbreaking news this Sunday afternoon as actor Vikas Sethi, best known for his role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, tragically passed away at the age of 48. The beloved actor died of a heart attack, leaving fans and colleagues in deep mourning.
In the wake of his passing, many social media users revisited Vikas Sethi’s Instagram profile to pay their respects. His last post, shared back in May on Mother’s Day, featured a heartwarming moment with his mother. The photo showed the mother-son duo preparing for a puja, and Sethi captioned it with a touching message, “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.. ❤❤ MOM LOVE YOU.” In the comments section, fans expressed their sorrow. One user wrote, “I still remember the role of Kukku. RIP boss.” Another commented, “May Allah SWT forgive his sins and grant him Jannah… Aameen.”
Tributes at the Funeral
Several TV celebrities, including Hiten Tejwani and Sharad Kelkar, attended Vikas Sethi’s funeral, where his mother was seen inconsolable as she bid farewell to her son.
Details of His Last Moments
Vikas Sethi’s wife, Jhanvi Sethi, spoke with PTI and shared details about the actor’s sudden demise. According to her, the couple had traveled to Nashik for a family event. Vikas began experiencing vomiting and diarrhea while at his mother-in-law’s home, and although he didn’t want to visit the hospital, they arranged for a doctor to come to their house.
“When we reached my mother’s house in Nashik, he started feeling unwell. He didn’t want to go to the hospital, so we called a doctor to visit us at home,” Jhanvi recalled. Tragically, when she went to check on him around 6 a.m. on Sunday, she discovered he had passed away during the night. “The doctor confirmed that he had suffered a cardiac arrest in his sleep,” she added.
Post-Mortem and Final Rites
Following his sudden death, Vikas Sethi’s body was sent to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai for a post-mortem. The TV fraternity and fans continue to mourn the untimely loss of the actor, who left a lasting legacy on Indian television.
This unfortunate incident has raised awareness about heart health and the importance of medical intervention. Vikas Sethi’s sudden passing serves as a reminder to prioritize health and wellness, especially as we grow older.
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