'Didn't want hospitalization...'—Vikas Sethi's wife recalls moments before his death
What's the story
The Indian television industry is mourning the sudden demise of actor Vikas Sethi, who passed away in his sleep on Saturday night due to a cardiac arrest. He was 48. His wife, Jhanvi Sethi, revealed to PTI that the actor had been feeling unwell before his death but did not want to go to the hospital. The couple was in Nashik for a family function when the tragic incident occurred.
Health issues
Sethi felt unwell before his death
Jhanvi told PTI, "After we reached my mother's house in Nashik, he had vomiting and loose motions. He didn't want to go to the hospital so we asked the doctor to come home." "When I went to wake him up at around 6am (on Sunday), he was no more. The doctor there told us he passed away last night in his sleep due to a cardiac arrest."
Post-mortem details
Sethi's body sent for post-mortem, funeral in Mumbai on Monday
Jhanvi also informed that Sethi's mortal remains have been sent for post-mortem to Mumbai's Cooper Hospital. The actor, known for his roles in popular TV shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahiin To Hoga, is survived by his wife and their twin sons born in 2021. His last rites will be conducted in Mumbai on Monday.
Career highlights
Sethi's notable roles in TV shows and films
Sethi was a familiar face on Indian television, known for his roles in Sasural Simar Ka and Kasautii Zindagi Kay, among several others. He also appeared in the 2001 blockbuster film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... as Robbie, a friend of Poo (Kareena Kapoor Khan). His other film credits include Deewanapan and ISmart Shankar. May he rest in peace.