Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi best known as Ravana from Ramanand Sagar's legendary mythological series 'Ramayan' is no more. The actor passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday night. He was 82 and his nephew, Kaustubh Trivedi, confirmed the unfortunate news to ABP News and said, "He was not keeping well for quite some time, but today he suffered a heart attack and that led to multi organ failure. He went peacefully at his home in Kandivali (Mumbai), surrounded by his family.”
The veteran actor was cremated at Dahanukar Wadi cremation ground in Kandivali area, early on Wednesday morning.
Soon as the news surfaced Arvind’s co-stars from Ramayan took to social media to offer condolences and pay tributes.
Actor Dipika Chikhalia, who essayed the role of Sita in the show, also shared her condolences. “my heart felt condolences to his family …a very fine human being #arvindtrivedi #ravan,” she wrote on Instagram.
Ramayan’s Ram, actor Arun Govil, also remembered his late friend as he paid his tribute.
Actor Sunil Lahri, who played the role of Lakshman in Ramayan, took to his social media platform to pay a tribute to the late actor. “Bahut dukhad Samachar hai ki Hamare Sabke Pyare Arvind bhai (Ravan of Ramayan) Ab Hamare bich Nahin Rahe Bhagwan Unki Atma ko Shanti De…I am speechless I lost father figure, my guide, well wisher & gentleman.”
Arvind Trivedi was a prolific Gujarati actor for over 40 years and after gaining success with Ramayana, he featured in Doordarshan shows like Vikram Aur Betaal.
He had also been a Member of Parliament from 1991 to 1996. Trivedi was also the acting chairman of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) from 2002 to 2003.
May his soul rest in peace!