Veteran actor Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, who worked on stage, Bollywood and Marathi films, passed away at a private hospital here late on Tuesday following age-related health issues, family sources said. He was 92 and breathed his last at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital.
The film industry and political circles condoled the demise of Lagoo, including actor Ashok Saraf and state Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant, I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar. Check out some of the tweets below:
With a very heavy heart, our nation bids adieu to the legend rightly considered as one of pioneers of the Indian theatre, Dr. Shriram Lagoo. The man of many faces, his eternal legacy will continue reign the hearts of millions! Rest in peace, Natasamrat..!!! pic.twitter.com/6mMhf0r4e9
— Vinod Tawde (@TawdeVinod) December 17, 2019
My tributes to all time great artist Shreeram Lagoo. We have lost a versatile personality. A unique theatre actor dominated silver screen and created impact. He was social activists simultaneously.
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 17, 2019
A qualified ENT surgeon, Lagoo ventured into acting and made a big name for himself in the world of cinema and theatre for over four decades. Shriram Lagoo's filmography comprised films like Sinhasan, Samna, Pinjra, Zaakol, Khichadi , Mukta Masala, Muqaddar Ka Sikander, Ek Din Achanak, Laawaris etc. He also wrote his autobiography titled Lamaan.
(Source: IANS/Twitter)
