'RAEES' ACTOR NARENDRA JHA PASSES AWAY AT 55

Narendra Jha who was seen in many big films like 'Raees', Hamari Adhuri Kahaani', 'Haider', 'Ghayal Once Again', 'Mohenjo Daro', 'Kaabil' passed away due to a heart attack in Mumbai on Wednesday morning. The 55 years old actor started his journey in showbiz with modelling and went on to become a popular face on television before claiming his spot on the big screen.

Actor Narendra Jha passes away at the age of 55, after a cardiac arrest, early this morning. pic.twitter.com/FdDuTLSTJa

— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2018

He reportedly suffered a heart attack at his farmhouse in Wada, Palghar on the outskirts of Mumbai at around 5 am. According to a report, "It is being reported that it was the third heart attack he suffered. He was accompanied by his wife Pankaja Thakur at the farmhouse as he was advised rest following health issues and treatment at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in the city."

According to a leading daily, Lakshman Singh, the actor's driver said, "He had no health issues and last night (Tuesday) he was fine. He ate properly and spoke to us... Things were fine. Around 4 a.m. today, he felt a chest pain so we took him to a nearby hospital, but everything was over by then."

Bollywood stars expressed their grief at the actor’s passing on Twitter. 

It’s really shocking to hear about the sad demise of our friend #NarendraJha who was a brillinat actor & a great human being. Will miss U. #RIP. pic.twitter.com/vbpMzCRweP

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) March 14, 2018

What a shocker! Narendra Jha? This profession is truly a killer.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 14, 2018

Unbelievable. Tragic.dont know whats https://t.co/4tTZ2QLrzL in peace narendra jha. https://t.co/Nvp3SzxAJA

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) March 14, 2018

Unbelievable https://t.co/TMNmNeDEkr

— Rohit Roy (@rohitroy500) March 14, 2018

From captain house to ithihass he was one of@d first actors I worked with #RipNarendrajha https://t.co/pmRUdO4ZFE

— Ekta Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) March 14, 2018

Totally shocked to hear of the passing of #NarendraJha .. my co-star in #GhayalOnceAgain .. fine person, fine actor .. RIP dear friend

— Tisca Chopra (@tiscatime) March 14, 2018

I refuse to accept it. Life cannot be so damn unpredictable. I just met a hail n hearty Narendra Jha at the park last week. And now I’m hearing he passed away this morning. Such a splendid actor and a marvellous human being.
Rest in peace my friend. May God bless your soul. pic.twitter.com/qTYChpOguv

— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) March 14, 2018

He was reportedly set to star in Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer ‘Saaho’, which is likely to release this year. Narendra Jha will be seen in the upcoming Salman Khan starrer ‘Race 3’ which now turns out to be his last appearance on the silver screen.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family.

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