Veteran actor Chandrashekhar dies at 97
Veteran actor Chandrashekhar passed away today. He was 97. The actor was best known for essaying the role of Arya Sumant in Ramanand Sagar’s television series, ‘Ramayan’. Reportedly he passed away at 7 in the morning today.
Born in Hyderabad, Chandrashekhar has done over 250 films and multiple TV shows in his long career. He began his journey as a junior artist and went on to star in leading roles in films like Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (1954). His first film as hero was Surang (1953), produced by V. Shantaram.
He went on to star in movies including “Kavi”, “Mastana”, “Basant Bahaar”, “Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal”, and “Barsaat Ki Raat”. In 1964, he made his production and directorial debut with “Cha Cha Cha”, featuring veteran actor Helen in her first leading role.
In 1987, Chandrashekhar starred as Arya Sumant, King Dasharatha’s prime minister on the DD mythological show “Ramayan”, directed by Ramanand Sagar.
He also served as the president of the Cine Artistes Association (CINTAA) from 1985 to 1996. Chandrashekhar breathed his last around 7 a.m. at his residence here, his son and producer Ashok Shekhar said.
“He passed away in his sleep in the presence of family… the way he wanted. He had no health issues, it was just his age. He lived a good life,” Mr. Shekhar said.
The veteran actor’s last rites will be held at Juhu’s Pawan Hans crematorium in the evening, he added.
The veteran actor is survived by three children. Chandrashekhar’s son Ashok Shekhar is a known television producer whereas his grandson Shakti Arora is an actor.
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