Aishwarya Rai's Sarbjit co-star actor Ranjan Sehgal dies at 36 due to multiple organ failure

A popular face in Punjabi and Hindi film industry, actor Ranjan Sehgal passed away on July 11 due to multiple organ failure. The actor, who had been unwell for a long time was known for his prolific performances in several acclaimed plays. He was also part of the 2016 film Sarbjit which starred Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai. Ranjan had started his career as a theatre actor and later moved to Mumbai from his hometown in Punjab where he had already made his mark in a Punjabi show Chadya Chann Samundar Paar. 

In Mumbai, he started with TV commercials and did side roles in shows like Crime Patrol, Sabki Ladli Bebo, Bhagya and Rishta.com. He played significant roles as parallel lead in television shows like Rishon Se Badi Pratha, Tum Dena Saath Mera, Gustakh Dil, Bhawar, Jaane Kya Hoga Ram and Kuldeepak among many others.The news of his demise has left theatre lovers and artists across the country heartbroken. The 36-year-old actor had pursued formal education in theater from Punjab University and had garnered acclaim through most of his performances on the stage as well as the TV and films.