Gujarati actor Arvind Joshi at the age of 84 passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Friday morning.
Sarita Joshi told The Indian express that, “Arvind ji passed away early morning today. He was admitted at Nanavati Hospital due to age-related health issues. He was 84 and passed away peacefully in his sleep.”
A source told the news agency that he had chest infection and neurological issues, and was suffering from the same got admitted and was in ICU, since a week.
Actor paresh rawal tweeted,”Irreparable loss to Indian theatre; and described him as a Versatile actor.
Irreparable loss to Indian theatre; with grief we say goodbye to the noted actor Shri Arvind Joshi. A stalwart, a versatile actor, an accomplished thespian, are the words that come to mind when I think of his performances. My condolences to @TheShermanJoshi & family.AUM SHANTI
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) January 29, 2021
Writer Mayur Puri, in his tweet also gave his condolences.Anil Sharma posted on Twitter, “V sad to hear about sad demise of Shree Arvind Joshi Ji.
Oh! A sad sad day indeed. What a legend #ArvindJoshi was!
One of the first people in Mumbai to help/ encourage me as a writer. I'm heartbroken. Deepest condolences, @TheSharmanJoshi .
So sorry for your loss! #TheatreLegendArvindJoshi https://t.co/Ctj2SwQqS4— Mayur Puri / मयूर पुरी (@mayurpuri) January 29, 2021
He is survived by his wife and two children – actors Sharman Joshi and Manasi Joshi Roy.
