Rituraj Singh Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | May 23, 1964 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Date of Death | February 19, 2024 |
Rituraj Singh was an Indian actor, theatre artist, and voice actor who played a variety of roles in various television shows such as Vikram in the Zee TV drama series Banegi Apni Baat, Yashpal Dhillon in the Hindi-language drama series Anupamaa, Sumer’s Father in the romantic drama series Never Kiss Your Best Friend, Mahendra Singh in the Star Plus soap opera Diya Aur Baati Hum, Kala Diwan Chandela in the Zee TV soap opera Hitler Didi, Trikon in the courtroom drama anthology series Adaalat, Rajesh Vatsal in the soap opera Satrangi Sasural, Balwant Choudhary in the Colors TV drama show Laado 2 – Veerpur Ki Mardani, and Kabir’s father in the Imagine TV drama series Jyoti. In addition to that, he was also cast in a number of other shows and movies which include the likes of Miss Beatty’s Children, Hum Tum Aur Ghost, Rishtey – The Love Stories, Aashiqui, Tehkikaat, The Masterpiece, Prakata Het Yad, Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Jaane Kahan Mera Jigar Gaya Ji, Ghar Ek Mandir, Satyameva Jayate 2, Vash- Possessed by the Obsessed, Thunivu, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, Tol Mol Ke Bol, Yule Love Story, Mr Shrimati, Kutumb, Kittie Party, Sanjivani – A Medical Boon, K. Street Pali Hill, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Star One Haunted Nights, Ek Ladki Anjaani Si, The Test Case, Kulvaddhu, Jeete Hain Jiske Liye, CID, SuperCops vs Supervillains, Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai, Trideviyaan, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Bandish Bandits, Hey Prabhu!, Made in Heaven, and Abhay.
Full Name
Rituraj Singh Chandrawat Sisodia
Nick Name
Rituraj
Age
He was born on May 23, 1964.
Died
On February 19, 2024, Rituraj Singh died from a heart attack at the age of 59 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Kota, Rajasthan, India
Residence
He resided in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Nationality
Education
Rituraj Singh completed his schooling in Delhi.
Occupation
Actor, Theatre Artist, Voice Actor
Family
- Mother – Kamla Singh
- Siblings – Raviraj Singh (Brother). Rituraj Singh also had a sister.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Rituraj Singh dated –
- Charu Singh – He was married to Charu Singh and the duo was blessed with 2 children – a son named Adhiraj Singh and a daughter named Jahaan Singh. The couple remained together until his death in 2024.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Rituraj Singh was of Sisodia Rajput descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Sported a beard
Brand Endorsements
Along with Virat Kohli, Rituraj Singh was cast in a commercial for Blue Tribe Foods.
Rituraj Singh Facts
- During his younger years, he shifted to the United States and returned to India at the age of 12.
- In 1993, Rituraj Singh moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra, where he eventually settled.
- He was cast as Ambarnath “Ambar” Bansal (Badri’s father) in the romantic comedy film Badrinath Ki Dulhania in 2017. The film is a spiritual successor to Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and stars Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt.
- Rituraj Singh brought to life the character of Madan Lal Joshi in the 2021 Hindi-language vigilante action thriller film Satyameva Jayate 2, starring John Abraham and Divya Khosla Kumar. The film serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2018 film Satyameva Jayate.
- Along with Ganga Mamgai, Vivek Jaitly, Kaveri Priyam, and Preeti Kochar, Rituraj Singh co-starred as Shashtri in the horror film Vash: Possessed by the Obsessed in 2023.
- From 2023 to 2024, he played the recurring role of Yashpal Dhillon (owner of “Spice and Chutney” restaurant who is Anupamaa and Vikram’s boss, Manjeet’s older son, and Yashdeep’s brother) in the Hindi-language television drama series Anupamaa.
- Ever since his struggling days, Rituraj Singh shared a close bond with Shahrukh Khan.
- At the time of his demise, he was undergoing treatment for pancreatic ailments.
Featured Image by Rituraj Singh / Instagram