Mumbai: Noted Gujarati thespian and actor Sharman Joshi’s father Arvind Joshi passed away due to age-related issues today. He was 84.
According to Joshi’s sister-in-law and veteran actor Sarita Joshi, Arvind Joshi died at around 3.30 am today at the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.
Actor Paresh Rawal tweeted, “Irreparable loss to Indian theatre; with grief we say goodbye to the noted actor Shri Arvind Joshi. A stalwart, a versatile actor, an accomplished thespian, are the words that come to mind when I think of his performances. My condolences to @TheSharmanJoshi & family. Aum Shanti.”
Filmmaker Anil Sharma wrote, “V sad to hear about sad demise of Shree Arvind Joshi Ji ..My heartiest condolences to @TheSharmanJoshi n entire family .. RIP.’
Writer Mayur Puri tweeted, ‘Oh! A sad sad day indeed. What a legend #ArvindJoshi was! One of the first people in Mumbai to help/ encourage me as a writer. I’m heartbroken. Deepest condolences, @TheSharmanJoshi So sorry for your loss! #TheatreLegendArvindJoshi.”