Veteran actor Vivek Lagoo passes away, Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar pays tribute

MUMBAI: Maharashtra cabinet minister for cultural affairs, Ashish Shelar, paid tribute to veteran actor Vivek Lagoo and said that the news of his demise is “extremely sad”.

Taking to X, he wrote, “Soulful Tribute!.. The news of the demise of actor Vivek Lagoo is extremely sad. With his passing, Marathi theatre and film industry has lost a smiling, alert and sensitive personality”.

While praising the late actor for his work, Ashish said, “His strong performance style on stage, his light and touching roles on television, and his light-hearted comedy on occasions have made him a permanent place in the hearts of fans. May God rest his soul in peace and give his family the strength to bear this loss, this is our prayer”.

*भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली!*
अभिनेते विवेक लागू यांच्या निधनाची बातमी अत्यंत दुःखद आहे. त्यांच्या जाण्याने मराठी रंगभूमी आणि चित्रपटसृष्टीने एक हसरे, सजग आणि संवेदनशील व्यक्तिमत्त्व गमावले आहे. त्यांची रंगभूमीवरील सशक्त सादरीकरणशैली, दूरदर्शनवरील सोज्वळ आणि मनाला भिडणाऱ्या भूमिका,… pic.twitter.com/A2hBUUIk3y

— Adv. Ashish Shelar – ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) June 19, 2025

Vivek Lagoo was known for his work in both Hindi and Marathi cinema. He was married to a famous actress, Reema Lagoo, who is known for her role in TV shows such as ‘Shriman Shrimati’. He met her in 1976. However, they separated later. Reema Lagoo passed away in 2017. The couple’s daughter Mrunmayee Lagoo is also an actress and theatre director.

Vivek Lagoo is known for Ugly (2013), Sarv Mangal Savdhan (2016) and What About Savarkar? (2015). (ANI)