'Mirzapur' actor Jeetu Shastri passes away. Actors express their condolances
- IndiaGlitz, [Monday,October 17 2022]
Seasoned theatre and film actor Jitendra Shastri, who is know for his work in critically acclaimed films like 'Bandit Queen' and 'Black Friday' has passed away. The newer audience might recognise Shastri from Amazon Prime Video's 'Mirzapur' in which he played Usman. Although the cause of death has not been revealed yet, several of Jeetu's co-stars have expressed their condolances on social media.
Sanjay Mishra shared a wholesome video on Instagram with the late actor and wrote, Jitu bhai had you been here, you would have said something like, ‘Mishra sometimes what happens is that a name stays in the mobile’s contact list and the person goes out of network’. you are out of the world, but will always remain in the network of my mind and heart Om Shanti.”
Jeetu's 'Mirzapur'co-star Rajesh Tailang tweeted, Can’t believe Jitu Bhai is no more, what an amazing actor, what a wonderful human being, amazing sense of humour, got the opportunity to spend time working with him. It was my good fortune. #JitendraShastri Jitu Bhai Regards”
Manoj Bajpayee also expressed his condolences as he tweeted, So sad to hear at the passing away of my senior and initial Mumbai days friend Jeetu Shastri! A great actor and an exemplary human being! Rest in peace mere bhai! This material world couldn’t know what to do with a divine soul like you! Heartbroken! ॐ शान्ति ! ??.
विश्वास नहीं हो रहा जीतू भाई नहीं रहे, कितने कमाल के अभिनेता, कितने कमाल के इंसान , कमाल का सेंस ऑफ ह्यूमर ,उनके साथ काम करने का, समय बिताने का अवसर मिला, सौभाग्य मेरा। #JitendraShastri जीतू भाई सादर नमन ???? pic.twitter.com/sLPtSCPNAx
— Rajesh Tailang (@rajeshtailang) October 15, 2022