Charu Rohatgi, best known for role in TV show in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, passed away on Monday. The actress, who worked in several TV shows and Bollywood films reportedly suffered a heart attack and died in Mumbai today. Charu started her journey on television with the show, Ladies Special and was also seen in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3, as Barun Sobti’s maternal grandmother. She was known for her roles in other TV shows namely Uttaran, Pratigya, Trideviyaan and others
According to Spotboye.com, the veteran actress suffered a cardiac arrest. The report said: "A source close to Charu told SpotboyE.com that the cause of death was stress as she was shooting until 3 am. Her funeral will take place today, however, the time is yet to be decided since one of her daughters will reach the city at 2 pm."
Charu was seen in Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor starrer Ishaqzaade where she played the role of Parineeti’s mother.
Parineeti took to Twitter to share the news of her demise. She wrote, “RIP Charu Rohatgi ma’am. You were the most loving mother in Ishaqzaade and an amazing woman to work with. May your family have the strength to cope with this loss. Will never forget you!!!”
"Well, I started my journey with Ladies Special on Sony TV and later bagged the movie Patiala House I always wanted to become and actor but I couldn't go as there were loads of responsibilities on me, However after both my daughter's wedding, they decided to send me to Mumbai to pursue my dreams I was lucky enough to get into television”, Charu Rohatgi was quoted as saying in an earlier interview.
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