TMKOC's Asit Modi Attends Dheeraj Kumar's Last Rites: 'I Am Very Shocked'
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah maker Asit Kumarr Modi visited Dheeraj Kumar's residence on Wednesday morning to pay his final respects to the veteran actor ahead of his funeral. In videos that surfaced on social media, Asit Modi looked visibly sad as he met Dheeraj Kumar's family and offered his condolences. He also expressed his sorrow over the veteran's death and called it a huge loss for the television industry.
'The television industry has suffered a great loss with the demise of Dheeraj Kumar. I am very shocked because I had met him just a week ago," Asit Modi told the news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Mumbai | On the demise of Veteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar, Television Producer Asit Kumar Modi says, '…The television industry has suffered a great loss with the demise of Dheeraj Kumar. I am very shocked because I had met him just a week ago…" pic.twitter.com/v6jQqN4sNs — ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2025
When And How Did Dheeraj Kumar Pass Away?
Veteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar passed away in Mumbai on July 15 at the age of 79. Kumar, who had been battling pneumonia, was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in critical condition and was on ventilator support before his death.
In a statement, his family and production team had earlier said, 'Dheeraj Kumar is under the close supervision of doctors and is undergoing treatment. The family is praying for his speedy recovery and also requests everyone to maintain his privacy during this difficult time."
Dheeraj Kumar's Television Career
Apart from his film career, Dheeraj Kumar made a lasting impact on Indian television through his production company, Creative Eye Limited. He was behind several successful and long-running TV shows, particularly in the mythological and devotional genre. His banner produced popular series like Om Namah Shivay, Shree Ganesh, Jai Santoshi Maa, and Jap Tap Vrat. These shows were known for their engaging storytelling and spiritual themes, reaching wide audiences across India.
Over the years, Creative Eye delivered thousands of hours of television content, making it a leading name in the Indian TV industry. Dheeraj also ventured into contemporary fiction, with shows like Ishq Subhan Allah, which earned praise for its fresh concept.
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