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Remembering Yogesh Mahajan: 'Shiv Shakti' actor dies of cardiac arrest
TV actor Yogesh Mahajan passed away on Sunday

Remembering Yogesh Mahajan: 'Shiv Shakti' actor dies of cardiac arrest

Jan 20, 2025
04:41 pm

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Indian television actor Yogesh Mahajan, who was seen in popular shows like Shiv Shakti - Tap Tyag Tandav, Adaalat, and Jai Shri Krishna, passed away on Sunday (January 19) after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 48, as per Free Press Journal. His co-star Suzanne Bernert confirmed the news of his demise and expressed her shock and heartfelt condolences. "I can't believe it...such a wonderful human being and actor," she said. May he rest in peace.

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Mahajan was found unconscious in his flat

Mahajan was found unconscious in his Umergaon flat after he missed a scheduled shoot. He was rushed to the hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. His sudden demise has left his colleagues and fans shocked and grieving. Co-star Akangsha Rawat expressed her grief, calling Mahajan a vibrant person with an "infectious sense of humor." "We worked together for over a year, and it's hard to process his sudden departure," she said.

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Mahajan's legacy in Marathi cinema and television

Mahajan was celebrated for his roles in Marathi films like Mumbaiche Shahane and Samsarachi Maya, earning a fair fanbase for his talent and charisma. His last role was that of Shukracharya, the guru of Daityas, Asuras, and Danavas in the television show Shiv Shakti - Tap Tyag Tandav. The actor's final rites were performed on Monday, as friends and family members came together to bid him a final farewell. He is survived by his wife and their seven-year-old son.