Actor Anupam Shyam passed away this evening (8th August) at Lifeline Hospital, Goregaon, Bombay due to multiple organ failure. He was 63 and had been suffering from kidney ailments since almost two years.
Anupam Shyam Ojha, a student of Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, started his acting career on stage. He has acted in films like Bandit Queen, Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire (English), Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Lajja, Parzania, Nayak, Shakti: The Power, etc. He has also worked in around ten television serials including Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya. An extremely talented actor, he was also a fine human being.
Actor Manoj Joshi mourned his demise by tweeting: “Saddened by the demise of my friend and very talented actor Anupam Shyam ji. We have lost a great man. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.” Producer-director Ashoke Pandit tweeted: “Sad to know about the demise of one of the finest actors and a great human being #Anupam Shyam due to multiple organ failure. My heartfelt condolences to his family. A great loss to the film and TV industry. Om Shanti.”