Television actor Jagesh Mukati, who worked in shows like Amita Ka Amit and Shree Ganesh, passed away on Wednesday. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Ambika Ranjankar, who worked with Mukati earlier, shared the news of the actor’s demise on Instagram.
“Kind, supportive and terrific sense of humour... gone too soon...May your soul attain sadgati Jagesh you’ll be missed dear friend,” Ambika wrote on Instagram.
Mukati had been admitted to a Mumbai hospital a few days ago after he complained of breathing difficulties, according to reports.
Marathi actor Abhishek Bhalerao tweeted, “RIP actor Jagesh Mukati Folded hands om shanti #JageshMukati sending strength to his 81 year old mother & rest of the family.”
Television artistes’ organisation CINTAA also tweeted condolences.
Though further details of his death are not known, the Hindustan Times reported that he had tested negative for the coronavirus.
Mukati also featured in Gujarati plays and shows. He was also seen in Parineeti Chopra and Siddharth Malhotra starrer Hasee Toh Phasee.
