Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Actor Arvind Trivedi, who played the role of Ravan in Ramanand Sagar’s 1987’s TV series ‘Ramayan’ passed away at the age of 82 due to a heart attack. He was suffering from age-related illnesses.
According to the reports, Trivedi’s nephew Kaushaubh Trivedi stated that the actor was not keeping well and his health further deteriorated in the last couple of years. He passed away on October 5 night around 9:30 Pm after suffering a heart attack. He went peacefully to his home in Kandivali (Mumbai), surrounded by his family.
The report further added that the actor was cremated at Dahanukar Wadi cremation ground in Kandivali area, early on Wednesday (October 6) morning.
After the news broke, several celebrities paid their tribute in the social media. Actor Sunil Lahri, who played the role of Lakshman in Ramayan, quoted- “Bahut dukhad Samachar hai ki Hamare Sabke Pyare Arvind bhai (Ravan of Ramayan) Ab Hamare bich Nahin Rahe Bhagwan Unki Atma ko Shanti De…I am speechless I lost father figure, my guide, well wisher & gentleman.”
Actor Dipika Chikhalia, who played the role of Sita in the show, also shared her condolences and quoted- “My heartfelt condolences to his family …a very fine human being #arvindtrivedi #ravan.”
