Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away

Mumbai: Veteran actor Sadashiv Amarpurkar, who was hospitalised at the Kokilabein Dhirubai Ambani Hospital here with lung infection, passed away Sunday, his daughter Rima Amrapurkar confirmed.

"He passed away at 2.45 in the night (Sunday night)," Rima Amapurkar told IANS.

"His cremation will take place in his hometown Ahmed Nagar tomorrow. Today his body will be kept at the Bhaidas Auditorium for the people to pay their last respect," his daughter said.

Sadashiv, 64, is survived by his wife and three daughters.