Indian film and television actor Ramesh Deo, who attacked in more than 250 films in his career, passed away at the age of 93 after suffering a heart attack. His son, director Abhinay Deo confirmed his death and told Indian Express, "He passed away due to heart attack around 8.30 pm tonight at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was 93."
Deo has worked with stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna and has appeared in films like 'Anand', 'Aap Ki Kasam',
'Mere Apne', 'Kora Kagaz', 'Khilona' among others. He has worked in more than 250 Hindi films, 190 Marathi films and 30 Marathi dramas. He was seen in supporting roles in popular Hindi films like Khilona, Rampur Ka Lakshman, Kora Kagaz among others.
He also played a negative character in 1970 released 'Jeevan Mrityu', also starring Dharmendra, Rakhee Gulzar and Ajit Khan. He received a lot of accolodes for his role. In recent years, he was seen in films like 'Jolly LLB', 'Ghayal Once Again'.
He was a popular name in Marathi film industry and Marathi theatre.
Ramesh Deo is survived by his actor-wife Seema and his sons, Abhinay and Ajinkya.
Abhinay Deo is a filmmaker and has directed projects like 'Delhi Belly', 'Blackmail'. Ajinkya, on the other hand, is a well-known actor in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
(With inputs from agencies)