The sudden demise of the renowned actor Nitesh Pandey has shocked the nation. Nitesh Panday passed away on May 23 after suffering from a cardiac arrest. The 51-year-old actor died at Lagatpuri near Nasik where he was busy shooting last night.

The late actor's brother-in-law, producer Siddharth Nagar confirmed the news of his sudden demise and informed a leading media agency,"Yes you have heard it right. My brother-in-law is no more, my sister Arpita Pandey is in a state of shock. Nitesh's father has left for Igatpuri to get his mortal remains. They should be here by the afternoon. We have gone numb, I have not been able to even talk to Arpita after the tragedy,"he said.

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Siddharth Nagar also added,"I am headed to Igatpuri as well, I am on the train right now. I was coming back from Delhi when I heard about this. Nitesh was much younger than me. He was a very lively person and I don't think he had a history of any heart ailment."

Nitesh Pandey is famous for his roles in Television series including Anupamaa, Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Ek Rishta Sajedari Ka, and more. He has also featured in movies like Om Shanti Om, where he played the character of Shah Rukh Khan's assistant. Furthermore, he also portrayed a role in Badhaai Do, Dabbangg 2, and Madari. He is also known for his roles in various web series like Abhay, What The Folks, and more.

Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah, who was Nitesh Pandey's co-star in Badhaai Do reacted to this shocking news, and tweeted, "Good bye sir."

Nitesh Pandey : 17 January 1973- 23 May 2023
Good bye sir pic.twitter.com/LJgUY2BQGC

mdash 'SuperGullu' (@gulshandevaiah) May 24, 2023

Radio City extends heartfelt condolences to Nites Panday's family. Rest in peace.