Tragedy struck on January 19, 2025, as television and Marathi film actor Yogesh Mahajan passed away suddenly at his residence due to a cardiac arrest. At the time of his demise, the actor was part of the ongoing TV series Shiv Shakti-Tap Tyag Tandav. His notable television credits also include Adaalat, Jai Shri Krishna, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, and Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, among other shows.

Reportedly, the actor was found unconscious in his Umergaon flat after failing to report for a scheduled shoot. As reported by media outlets, crew members forcibly entered the room to discover the actor unresponsive. He was declared dead upon arrival after being rushed to the hospital. His funeral took place on Monday in Borivali, Mumbai, where he was laid to rest.

Suzanne Bernert, Yogesh's co-star, expressed her shock and grief to ETimes, saying, "I can't believe it... such a wonderful human being and actor... we had intense scenes but off camera it was great fun! Always positive he was and I am shocked sitting in Hyderabad with the news. Many times we travelled in his or our car and had deep conversations. I am sad we lost touch through work. It's normal for one to move on from project to project but the impact of the bonding stays. Om Shanti my friend and so sorry for his family."

His co-star Akangsha Rawat expressed grief saying that Yogesh was a vibrant individual with a great sense of humour. She mentioned that they worked together for over a year, adding that it is hard to process his sudden death. Yogesh played the role of Shukracharya in Shiv Shakti-Tap Tyag, Tandav. Yogesh shared his last Instagram video on January 12, wherein he was seen on the sets of his TV show. Dressed as Shukracharya, he captioned, "Har Har Mahadev."

Yogesh, born in September 1976 to a humble farming family, achieved success in the entertainment industry through his own merit, without any influential backing. In addition to his notable work in television, he also made a name for himself in Marathi cinema, delivering standout performances in films such as Mumbaiche Shahane and Sansarachi Maya.

Source : DNA India