Salman Khan's 'Ready' co-star Mohit Baghel dies at age 26

Shaandilyaa told PTI, "He has gone too soon. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer in AIIMS hospital in Delhi for six months."

He said he learned about Baghel's demise through a common friend who told him that he died at his home on Saturday morning.

"I spoke to him last on May 15 and at the time he was okay—he had started recovering."

Baghel had made his debut on Indian television with Chote Miyan.

Apart from the action-comedy Ready, he had worked in Jabariya Jodi, Uvaa, Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami, Gali Gali Chor Hai, etc.

Shaandilyaa said he wanted to cast Baghel in his directorial debut Dream Girl (2019), but couldn't as the actor was busy with Milan Talkies and Bunty Aur Babli 2.

Actor Parineeti Chopra tweeted, "One of the nicesttt people to work with! Happy, positive, and motivated always. Love you Mohit. RIP?? #JabariyaJodi."

Sidharth Malhotra also tweeted, "Really shocked to hear this news.. Mohit was such a young, happy, funny & talented guy.. we just shot a whole film together! Upsetting news, my prayers with his family."