Vikas Sethi’s wife Jhanvi says Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham actor felt unwell, didn’t want to go to hospital: ‘He was no more when I went to wake him up’

Vikas Sethi's mortal remains are at the Cooper hospital in Mumbai where his last rites will be conducted. The actor was 48.

By: PTI

Mumbai | Updated: September 9, 2024 09:21 AM IST

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Vikas Sethi's wife Jhanvi speaks on his demise (Photos: Vikas Sethi / Instagram)

Actor Vikas Sethi, 48, best known for TV shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahiin To Hoga, and Sasural Simar Ka, died in Nashik on Saturday night in his sleep following a cardiac arrest. The news about the actor’s demise sent shockwaves through the TV industry. While many expressed their condolences, Vikas’ funeral will take place in Mumbai on Monday. Now his wife Jhanvi spoke to PTI about the actor’s last moments sharing how he was not feeling well.

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According to his wife Jhanvi Sethi, they were in Nashik to attend a family function. “After we reached my mother’s house in Nashik, he had vomiting and loose motions. He didn’t want to go to the hospital so we asked the doctor to come home. When I went to wake him up at around 6 am (on Sunday), he was no more. The doctor there told us he passed away last night in his sleep due to a cardiac arrest,” she told PTI. His mortal remains have been sent for post-mortem to Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital, said Jhanvi.

Besides being a familiar face on television, Sethi was part of the 2001 superhit film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… in which he played Robbie, a friend of Poo (Kareena Kapoor Khan). He had also starred in Dipak Tijori’s controversial film Oops!

Vikas’ last rites will be held in Mumbai on Monday. Sethi is survived by his wife and their twin sons who he welcomed in 2021.

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