Bandish Bandits actor Amit Mistry dies of cardiac arrest

Popular Gujarati and Hindi film actor Amit Mistry died on Friday morning after suffering a major cardiac arrest. His manager Maharshi Desai told indianexpress.com, “I spoke to Amit’s mother. It is true that he is no more. He passed away after suffering a massive cardiac arrest this morning. He was at his house in Andheri, Mumbai with his parents and passed away on the spot, before they could get any help.”

Amit, who was famous in the Gujarati theatre circuit and films, also did many Hindi films including Kya Kehna, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, 99, Shor In The City, Yamla Pagla Deewana, Bey Yaar, A Gentleman among many others. He had also appeared in TV shows like Tenali Rama, Woh, Ssshhhh…Koi Hai, among others. He was recently seen in the Amazon Prime web series Bandish Bandits.

Actors Jacqueline Fernandes, Sumeet Vyas, Kubbra Sait, Rajesh Tailang, Cyrus Sahukar, Rajesh Tailang and many others offered their condolences on social media.

भाई अमित यकीन नहीं हो रहा , तुम्हारे जैसा जिंदादिल इंसान चला गया | जैसे थे वैसे ही खुशियाँ बिखेरते रहना , जहां भी रहो | ❤🙏 pic.twitter.com/REXf9Yz6f6

— Rajesh Tailang (@rajeshtailang) April 23, 2021

I am shattered .
Can’t believe this .
A dear friend , a brilliant actor on stage , tv & cinema Amit Mistry expired due to cardiac arrest today.
This is no age to go Amit
Speechless .
My Heartfelt condolences to his family .
ॐ शान्ति ! pic.twitter.com/jUpLzmZFiC

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) April 23, 2021

Kubbra shared, “You’ll be missed on earth @Actoramitmistry. Condolences to the family.” Vir Das shared on Twitter, “I was ready to start shooting a show that Amit Mistry is an integral part of. His talent, his insight were a thing to behold. We’ve lost a truly wonderful artist today. Rest in Peace.”

Tisca Chopra shared, “Such a lovely guy, totally chill.. deepest condolences to the family .. RIP #AmitMistry.”