Veteran actor and television producer Dheeraj Kumar passed away earlier today (July 15) at the age of 79. He was reportedly battling pneumonia and had been hospitalised at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The news of his sudden demise has come as a huge shock to the entertainment industry, and fans along with his close ones are grieving the loss.According to reports, he was admitted earlier this week following severe breathing issues and had been placed on ventilator support in the ICU. He passed away earlier today after his battle with pneumonia. The actor’s family confirmed the news and requested privacy.The news of his passing has deeply shaken the entertainment industry, and his loved ones are mourning the loss.Dheeraj Kumar embarked on his entertainment career in 1965, leaving a lasting imprint on both film and television. Between 1970 and 1984, he appeared in 21 Punjabi films before founding Creative Eye, a production house celebrated for its spiritual and mythological shows like Om Namah Shivay. He also featured in several acclaimed Hindi films, including Swami, Heera Panna, and Raaton Ka Raja.
