Dheeraj Kumar Death: Veteran Producer Dies After Battling Pneumonia

Dheeraj Kumar Death: Veteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar died on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in Mumbai at the age of 79. Kumar, who was suffering from pneumonia, was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in critical condition and was on ventilator support before his death. At the same time, the death of veteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar has sent a wave of mourning through the industry. 

 Dheeraj Kumar's family had issued a statement

For your information, let us tell you that Dheeraj Kumar's condition deteriorated a lot on Monday, July 14. In an official statement, his family and production team confirmed the news and said, "Dheeraj Kumar is under the close supervision of doctors and is undergoing treatment. The family wishes him a speedy recovery and requests everyone to maintain his privacy during this difficult time".

Dheeraj Kumar's career

Dheeraj Kumar, also known as Dheeraj Kochhar, is an Indian actor, television producer, and director. As an actor, he has worked in Punjabi and Hindi films. He entered the entertainment industry in 1965. He was one of the finalists of a talent show along with Subhash Ghai and Rajesh Khanna. Between 1970 and 1984, he acted in about 21 Punjabi films. He later founded his own production company, Creative Eye, of which he was the chairman and managing director. Dheeraj Kumar's films include Deedar, Raaton Ka Raja, Baharon Phool Barsao, Heera Panna, Sharafat Chhod Di Maine, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Sargam, Maang Bharo Sajna, Kranti, Purana Mandir, Kamar Yudh, Bepannaa,h and Swami among many others.

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