Paan Singh Tomar actor Sitaram Panchal is no more

Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal passed away on Thursday morning. The 54 year old actor was battling with kidney and lung cancer for almost a year now. 

"He died today morning. He was suffering from cancer and was unwell. He wasn't keeping well in the last few months," family sources said. The actor made his Bollywood debut with Bandit Queen in 1994 and did many roles in critically acclaimed films like Paan Singh Tomar, Slumdog Millionaire and Peepli Live. 

The actor had celebrated his 26th wedding anniversary with his son Rishabh Panchal and wife Uma Panchal on Wednesday. Panchal's son had posted a picture with the actor and wished his parents-- "Happy 26th anniversary mom and dad." Last month, Panchal had even put up a post on social media seeking financial help for his cancer treatment.

Panchal had a long struggle with cancer and little resources to fight the battle."Brothers, please help me, I have cancer, your artiste, Sitaram Panchal," he had written. Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) then came forward to help the actor. He was discharged from the hospital last month.  In his last Facebook post on July 20, the actor thanked his friends and film fraternity for their concerns.

Sitaram Panchali's last film is Akshay Kumar's courtroom drama, Jolly LLB2 . The actor is survived by wife Uma and son Rishabh Panchal who is a budding singer.

(With Agency inputs)