Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi, who is known for essaying the role of Raavan in Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayan’, has passed away at the age of 82. He suffered a heart attack on Tuesday night.
Popular actor Sunil Lahri, who played the role of Lakshman in Ramayan, has confirmed the news on social media. He had always been in touch with Arvind Trivedi ji and considered him as his father figure.
‘Bahut dukhad Samachar hai ki Hamare Sabke Pyare Arvind bhai (Ravan of Ramayan) Ab Hamare bich Nahin Rahe😥 Bhagwan Unki Atma ko Shanti De…I am speechless I lost father figure my guide well wisher & gentleman… 🙏😥 ‘ – He wrote on Instagram.
A photo of Arvind Trivedi watching ‘Ramayan’ had went viral during the re-telecast of ‘Ramayan’ on Doordarshan during the lockdown period.
Ramayan’s Sita and Ram, Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala and Arun Govil too took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor and extend their condolences to his family.
Apart from his role of Raavan in ‘Ramayan’, Arvind Trivedi ji has also done a lot of Hindi and Gujarati Cinema and a few series for DD National.
We pray that may his soul rest in peace.
