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Actor Vijay Crishna, SRK's 'Devdas' co-star, passes away at 83

Veteran actor Vijay Crishna, renowned for his work in theatre and Hindi cinema, has passed away. The news was shared by fellow actor Lillete Dubey via an emotional Instagram post. Crishna was widely acclaimed for his role in 'Dance Like a Man' and is fondly remembered as Shah Rukh Khan's character's father in 'Devdas'. The film industry, including actors like Anupam Kher and Soni Razdan, has expressed grief and paid condolences to his family.

Key Points: Vijay Crishna, actor from Devdas and theatre, passes away

  • Veteran actor passes away
  • Co-starred with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Devdas'
  • Acclaimed for theatre role in 'Dance Like a Man'
  • Tributes pour in from film industry
  • Cause of death not yet disclosed
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Actor Vijay Crishna, co-star of SRK in 'Devdas', passes away

Veteran actor Vijay Crishna, known for 'Devdas' and 'Dance Like a Man', has died. Co-stars and industry pay tribute.

"Heartbroken.. our dearest Vijay Crishna .. a brilliant actor, handsome,charming,bright - Lillete Dubey"

Mumbai, March 4

Actor Vijay Crishna is no more. The news of his demise was shared by actor Lillete Dubey via an Instagram post.

"Heartbroken.. our dearest Vijay Crishna .. part of our theatre family & 'Dance like a Man' for over 25 years .. has passed away..a man of many parts .. a brilliant actor, handsome,charming,bright with his dry tongue in cheek trademark humour, he was much loved & cherished by us all .. so many memories flood the heart & mind & overwhelm me .. RIP my Jairaj .. you will never be forgotten..," Lillete grieved.

Lillete paid condolences to the bereaved family.

"May you entertain the angels as you did us all here ..love & prayers for his lovely wife Smita, girls Nyrika & Freyan & the whole family," she wrote.

After learning about the death of Vijay, several members of the film industry paid their heartfelt condolences.

Actor Anupam Kher wrote, "That is so, so sad. Om shanti!"

"Oh God no. This is so terribly sad. Known him since I was all of 15. Gutted," actor Soni Razdan commented.

The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

Vijay Crishna had long been recognised for his work in both theatre and cinema, earning respect for his deeply nuanced performances. He received widespread critical acclaim for his role in the 2004 English-language film Dance Like a Man, adapted from Mahesh Dattani's celebrated stage play.

Over the years, he also appeared in several Hindi films. Many viewers fondly remember him for portraying the father of Shah Rukh Khan's character in Devdas.

Crishna is survived by his wife, Smita Crishna, a prominent businesswoman, and their daughter, Nyrika Holkar.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A true artist of theatre and film. 'Dance Like a Man' was a masterpiece. These stalwarts of parallel cinema and theatre are national treasures. May his soul rest in peace.
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Aman W
Sad news. While his film roles were memorable, I wish mainstream media gave more coverage to his lifelong dedication to theatre. That's where his real legacy lies. Respect.
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Sneha F
Om Shanti. His performance was always so refined. It's a loss to Indian arts. Condolences to his family, especially Smita ji. Strength to them in this difficult time. 💐
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David E
I saw him in a play in Mumbai years ago. Such command over the stage. A reminder of the incredible talent in India's theatre scene that often goes unnoticed internationally. RIP.
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Karthik V
Very sad. He belonged to that era of actors who valued craft over stardom. We need to preserve and celebrate the work of such artists for future generations.

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