Amresh Mahajan had participated in the Ramleela at Chamba Chaugan for almost 25 years.
In a tragic event in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 70-year-old actor Amresh Mahajan suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while portraying King Dashrath during a Ramleela performance.
In a tragic incident in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 70-year-old actor Amresh Mahajan suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while performing as King Dashrath during a Ramleela play
.Mahajan had been part of the Ramleela at Chamba Chaugan for nearly 25 years. Earlier this year, he informed the organisers that he planned to retire, making this his final performance.
The video quickly went viral across social media, sparking renewed discussions about the rising number of heart attacks and cardiac arrests in India. “I was watching this live on TV yesterday,” one viewer shared. Another added, “We can’t confirm a heart attack until an autopsy is done. This was a cardiac arrest—two very different conditions. May his soul rest in peace.”
Harsh Kumar