Mumbai: Veteran actor Sudesh Kumar passed away at the age of 95 after suffering a stroke, marking the end of an era in Indian cinema.
Fans and members of the film fraternity mourned the loss of a seasoned performer known for some memorable roles.
The veteran was rushed to the Breach Candy Hospital on April 20 following a brain stroke. After receiving treatment, he was brought back home last week, where an ICU setup was arranged for him. He breathed his last on May 1.
The actor is survived by his wife Jaya, and daughter Mishika.
A prayer meet for Sudesh will be held on May 4 at FPH Banquets Hall.
“Sudesh Kumar Dhawan, 17.03.1931-01.05.2026. May his soul rest in eternal peace. His warmth, affection, and selflessness will be deeply missed. His Chautha / Prayer Meet will be held on 4th May 2026, 4 pm onwards. Venue: FPH Banquets Hall, FPH Building, 5th floor, Lala Lajpatrai Marg, next to Race Course, Mumbai-400034. Deeply mourned by Dhawan’s, Jhamtani’s & Naik’s,” reads the prayer meet announcement card.
Born on March 17, 1931, Sudesh celebrated his 95th birthday a month-and-a-half ago.
Sudesh began his journey with Prithviraj Kapoor’s renowned theatre group. The actor rose to prominence with the romantic tragedy ‘Saranga’, in which he played the lead role.
Over the years, he appeared in several films and became a familiar face in Indian cinema.
