Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi, who essayed the iconic role of demon-king Ravan in Ramanand Sagar’s TV serial Ramayan, passed away in Mumbai.
He was 82.
Trivedi, a resident of Kandivli suburbs of Mumbai, was suffering from age-related issues. He passed away at 10 pm on Tuesday night.
The last rites were performed at Dahanukar Wadi cremation ground.
Trivedi has acted in 250 to 300 Gujarati and Hindi films. He acted in other TV series like 'Vikram aur Vetal' and Vishwamitra.
His role of Dadaji in Gujarati film Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya is still widely remembered.
A former MP from Sabarkatha constituency in Gujarat, he has served the Parliament from 1991-96.
He served as the acting chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) from 2002 to 2003 when he shot down a proposal to show soft porn in cinema theatres, which was mooted by his predecessor late Vijay Anand.
Trivedi would always be remembered for the role of Ravan that he played in Ramayan way back in 1987.
In April 2020, when Ramayan was re-telecast on Doordarshan during Covid-19, he was seen watching the ‘Sita Haran’ episode in a video. In the video, he got emotional and folded his hands seeking “forgiveness”.
Actors Arun Govil, Deepika Chikhalia and Sunil Lahri, who essayed the role of Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman, respectively, paid tributes to him.
“Arvind Trivedi was honest, noble, innocent, religious and a very good person…we have lost him today…undoubtedly he would straight go to the supreme abode and find the company of Bhagwan Shri Ram,” said Arun Govil.
"My heartfelt condolences to his family …a very fine human being,” wrote Deepika Chikhalia.
"There is very sad news for all of us. Our beloved Arvind bhai is no more with us. May his soul rest in peace. …I am speechless. I lost a father figure, my guide, well wisher and gentleman,” added Sunil Lahri.
In his message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We have lost Arvind Trivedi, who was not only an exceptional actor but also was passionate about public service. For generations of Indians, he will be remembered for his work in the Ramayan TV serial.”
Trivedi has also directed one telefilm on eye donation in Gujarati.
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