New Delhi: Another artist has died suddenly during the staging of Ramlila in Chirag Delhi area of South Delhi. 60-year-old Vikram Taneja, playing the role of Kumbhakarna, suddenly complained of chest pain, after which he was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
This incident happened around 11 pm on Friday night. Police said that Vikram Taneja was first taken to Akash Hospital, then he was referred to PSRI Hospital. According to preliminary reports, his death is likely to be due to heart attack. The police officer said that the statements of the family have been recorded and they do not suspect any foul play.
The artist had died earlier also
Earlier, another actor, Sushil Kaushik, who played the role of Lord Ram, also died due to chest pain in Shahdara area during the staging of Ramlila during Navratri. Sushil was identified as a property dealer resident of Vishwakarma Nagar.