Veteran theater and film actor Shriram Lagoo passes away at 92

Owing to age-related ailments veteran actor, Shriram Lagoo, passes away at the age of 92. Twitterati pays their respect for the actor.

Indian actor and an ENT surgeon Shriram Lagoo who has contributed immensely in the field of art expired at the age of 92. Known for his character roles, he has been part of several Hindi and Marathi movies as well as Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati play. Apart from acting, he has also directed over 20 Marathi plays. While he did an incredible job in portraying characters on the screen and stage, he was also vocal about various causes. The most iconic characters that he is famously known for are Marathi plays such as Natsamrat and Himalayachi Saoli, and films such as Pinjra. Twitter paid their respect for this great actor.

Twitter paid their respect for the actor:

What an actor! One of the finest in the history of Indian cinema.

Dr #ShriramLagoo was not just an actor; but an artiste with social conscience and commitment.

He fearlessly lent his voice against injustice and wrongs in society.

Om Shanti! https://t.co/x5CmOcGfjE

— Sudheendra Kulkarni (@SudheenKulkarni) December 17, 2019

Sad to hear the demise of #ShriramLagoo. We lost not just the legendary actor but a torchbearer of progressive and rationalist movement in Maharashtra. I shall always remember his character in ‘Samna’. My condolences to his family.

— Prithviraj Chavan (@prithvrj) December 17, 2019

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The Great Actor Dr #ShriramLagoo is no more.

He is Known as the original #Natsamrat ( नटसम्राट ), his plays dominated the 2nd half of the 20th century. He was known for movies & plays include #Sinhasaan ( सिंहासन), Pinjara (पिंजरा) Mukta & Ethe Oshalala Mutryu.

Humble Tributes. pic.twitter.com/1ki2W2YpW1

— MAHA INFO CENTRE (@micnewdelhi) December 17, 2019

#RIP Dr SHRIRAM LAGOO passes away

Thespian & Litterateur born in Satara; he practised as an ENT Surgeon till age of 42. His work in Marathi theatre is highly acclaimed. #NatSamrat pic.twitter.com/XW3meRWbIT

— Film History Pics (@FilmHistoryPic) December 17, 2019

A surgeon who became a brilliant actor #shriramlagoo was a colossus of the Marathi theatre. And Who can forget him on screen in Gharoanda or Pinjra. Had the privilege of watching him on stage. It was magic. RIP pic.twitter.com/AwLuXizkZy

— Tara Deshpande (@Tara_Deshpande) December 17, 2019

Saddened to hear demise of veteran actor Dr. #ShriramLagoo sir. He was great socialist and versatile actor, his contributions will always be remembered for his memorable roles in theatre & films. #OmShanti ? pic.twitter.com/pqZovSz0lT

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 17, 2019

May his soul R.I.P