Vibhu Raghave No More: Nakuul Mehta Attends Funeral, Anjali Anand Pays Tribute
Vibhu Raghave was undergoing treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. The actor was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022.
Television actor Vibhu Raghave's death has left the entire industry shocked and numb.
The actor, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022, breathed his last on Tuesday. While social media is flooded with tributes from Vibhu's industry colleagues, Nakuul Mehta also attended his funeral.
Nakuul Mehta, who is known for shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hai and Ishqbaaz, was spotted arriving at Vibhu's residence in Mumbai. In a video that surfaced on social media, the actor looked visibly upset as he paid his tributes to Vibhu.
Besides Nakuul Mehta, actress Anjali Anand, known for films like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, also visited the crematorium to pay her last respects to Vibhu.
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Earlier today, actress Addite Malik also shared details of Vibhu's funeral on her Instagram Story and penned down an emotional note. 'The purest soul, a beacon of strength & positivity. His smile could light up any room & his presence alone made everything feel better. He faced life with unmatched grace & left behind a love that will never fade. He will be deeply missed. Always," it read.
Vibhu Raghave was undergoing treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. Just days before his death, actress Simple Kaul, Addite Malik, and others took to social media seeking financial help for his treatment.
Simple shared a heartfelt appeal on May 27, writing, 'Hello everyone! A little update about our friend Vibhu @vibhuzinsta who's been our friend, coactor and our co-worker in our restaurants. He's been more than a family to us. He's still battling with 4th stage cancer in Nanavati hospital since the last two weeks. It's been an overwhelming journey for all of us to see him go through this. He's fighting it bravely. We have exhausted our funds and we need immediate funds to save him. Please pray for his recovery and do contribute whatever you can for his hospital treatment. Your wishes and prayers have helped us earlier too. Thank you for the immense love and prayers."
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