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Lapataganj's Chaurasia aka Arvind Kumar dies of heart attack, co-star Rohitashv Gour confirms actor's demise

Bhabhi ji Ghar Pe Hai star Rohitashv Gour confirmed Arvind Kumar's demise and revealed that he was financially stressed

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Actor Arvind Kumar who is popularly known for his role of Chaurasia in the popular comedy show Lapataganj passed away on Tuesday, July 11. The actor was on his way to the shoot location when he suffered a heart attack. After he suffered an attack, he was soon taken to a hospital nearby. Kumar's co-star Rohitashv Gour confirmed the actor's demise and also said that he was financially stressed.  Arvind's wife also confirmed the death on her social media. 

Rohitashv opened up about Arvind's tough times

As Indian Express reported, Gour said, "Yes, he passed away two days back and it’s unfortunate news. After Lapataganj ended, we used to talk on the phone. He died of a heart attack and he was very stressed because of finances." He also said that Arvind's family stayed in the village, and he never had a chance to speak to them. However, he and Arvind were in touch even after Lapataganj ended. 

Speaking more about Arvind's financial struggle during the pandemic, and said that such a stressful situation can cause a heart attack. He said, "He used to talk to me about it because after the pandemic, things became very difficult for actors and he was also struggling. No one comes forth to help actors in such tough times. I am lucky that I got work. Stress is what causes heart attacks. His family was in the village so I never spoke to them or met them."

Rohitashv and his friend helping Kumar's family

The actor has asserted that he has got the phone number of his wife. So, he and his friends are planning to somehow help the late actor's wife and children financially in whichever way they can. "That planning is underway,” Rohitashv said. Arvind Kumar was also part of shows such as Crime Patrol and Savdhaan India

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