Nitesh Pandey death: From Anupamaa co-star Rupali Ganguly to Hansal Mehta - Celebs recall their fond memories of the actor

Today morning, everyone woke upto the sudden and shocking news of the untimely death of the extremely down to earth actor Nitesh Pandey. Amongst the other roles which he had done in his career spanning many years, he was best known for his roles in the hit film ‘Om Shanti Om’ (where he played Shah Rukh khan’s assistant) and also as Dheeraj, the childhood friend of Anuj in the serial ‘Anupamaa’.

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Rupali Ganguly
“He was the only industry friend who stayed constantly in touch with me apart from Delnaaz and Sarabhais, during my sabbatical. He had even come to meet me after Rudransh was born. I can’t believe this! His son Aarav is just a few months older than Rudransh. He had messaged me just last week about a painting he had made and we had made plans to make our sons meet. We would bond over dogs. His wife Arpita is an animal care giver, feeder too like me. I am devastated! He was so so so fiercely protective about me. Even when he came to Anupamaa, it felt as if you have your bestie next to you at your work place. Just this month beginning, I had gone very late for a films get together and saw his car leaving, so I called him and said I saw you and he said tu ruk main aata hoon gaadi ghumake , and I said no no ghar jaa agale hafte milte hai. Teen hafte ho gaye uss baat ko and now I will never meet him. I can't believe this!”

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Deven Bhojani
This can’t be true but it is. Friend, colleague and a talented actor Nitesh Pandey dies of cardiac arrest at 2am today in Igatpuri. Rest in peace Nitesh. #Actor #Anupama

Ashwin Mushran
Lost a friend and a genuinely lovely person today. I'm so sorry to hear of your passing #niteshpandey We spoke a few days ago and you said "Let's meet Ashwin...Nahin toh zindagi bhar phone par baat karenge" I guess we won't now. Travel to the other side in peace my friend

Hansal Mehta
Three young persons. Three actors. Passed away in a span of 3-4 days. Rest In Peace dear colleagues. This is such an unkind time. Prayers with their grieving families. #AdityaSinghRajput #VaibhaviUpadhyay #NiteshPandey

Ashoke Pandit
Sad to know about the sudden demise of Nitesh Pandey a brilliant actor and a fun loving person due to cardiac arrest at Igatpuri. His demise is a great loss to the film and Tv industry. My heartfelt condolences to his entire family and near ones. Om shanti.