- Robo Shankar, Tamil actor and comedian, died aged 46 after fainting on set
- He was receiving treatment in ICU at a private hospital before passing on Thursday
- Robo Shankar is survived by his wife Priyanka and daughter Indraja, who is also an actress
In news that has plunged the Tamil film industry in grief, well known Tamil film actor and comedian Robo Shankar, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, died on Thursday.
He was 46 years old.
Robo Shankar is survived by his wife Priyanka and his daughter Indraja, who acted alongside actor Vijay in his blockbuster film Bigil.
Robo Shankar, who is best known for his stellar performances in Dhanush-starrer Maari, Vishal's Irumbu Thirai and Vishnu Vishal's Vellainu Vandhutta Vellaikaran, suddenly fainted on sets during a shoot on Wednesday.
The unit members rushed the actor to a private hospital, where he was being provided treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. However, the actor couldn't be saved and is believed to have died at around 8.30 pm on Thursday evening.
Sources say the body of the actor is to be taken from the hospital to his home, where it will be kept for people to pay their last respects on Friday, September 19.
Several actors and directors from the Tamil film industry have expressed shock and grief on getting to know of the demise of the actor and comedian.
Actor Kamal Haasan, who was among the first to react to the news of the demise of Robo Shankar, paid tribute to the late actor through a Tamil poem. The poem, loosely translated, is a conversation that Kamal Haasan seems to be having with Robo Shankar.
Pointing out that 'Robo' is just a pseudonym, Kamal Haasan says that in his dictionary, he considers Robo Shankar to be his younger brother.
"Just because you have gone doesn't mean you have left me," Kamal Haasan said, and added that while Robo Shankar had left because his job was done, he remained as his job remained unfinished. He finished the poem saying, "As you have left tomorrow for me, tomorrow is ours."
Director Venkat Prabhu too expressed his condolences. Taking to his X timeline, Venkat Prabhu wrote, "#RIProboshankar gone too soon my friend. Deepest condolences to family and friends."
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