The director of the TV show, Fauji, Colonel Raj Kapoor, has passed away at the age of 87.
A family member reported that he passed away at a hospital in Delhi on Wednesday night, due to age-related issues.
His one of the three daughters, Ritambhara, said that his death was sudden, since he was in good health. He was in hospital for some time.
After he retired from the army, he moved to Mumbai to work in films. He made many serials, one of them being Shah Rukh Khan’s television debut, Fauji.
This actor-cum-director was also known for Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979).
Netizens are mourning his passing away.
May he rest in peace.