Veteran Indian actor Chandrashekhar dies at 98
New Delhi: Veteran actor Chandrashekhar, passed away on Wednesday due to age related ailments. He was 98.
Chandrashekhar breathed his last around 7 am at his residence, his son and producer Ashok Shekhar revealed. His last rites will be held at Juhu’s Pawan Hans crematorium today evening.
The actor is best known for featuring in films like Cha Cha Cha, and Surang along playing the role of Arya Sumant on the popular TV serial Ramayan.
Born in Hyderabad, Chandrashekhar started out as a junior artiste in the film industry in the early 1950s, before bagging his first film in the leading role with V Shantaram’s Surang in 1954.
In 1964, he made his production and directorial debut with Cha Cha Cha, featuring veteran actor Helen in her first leading role.
He also went on to star in movies including Kavi, Mastana, Basant Bahaar, Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal, and Barsaat Ki Raat.
Chandrashekhar appeared in more than 250 movies throughout his career.
The veteran actor is survived by three children.
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