Veteran actress Rita Bhaduri passed away this morning due to a kidney ailment. She was 62 and has been a part of several hit shows including Kumkum, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and the latest being Nimki Mukhiya.She acted in over 70 movies like Raja, Julie, Beta, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Nagin Aur Suhagan, Sawan Ko Aane Do and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. She was also seen in 30 TV shows, including Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Choti Bahu, Kumkum, Khichdi, Ek Nayi Pehchaan and Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein and many others.

Raazi actor Shishir Sharma took to his Facebook account to share the news of her demise. He wrote, “We deeply regret to inform you that Reeta Bhaduri has departed for her journey beyond. The funeral rites will be held on 17 July, Tuesday at 12 noon at the Cremation Ground, Parsi Wada Road, Parshiwada, Chakala, Andheri East. Extremely sad.. lost a wonderful human being .. a mother to many of us.. will miss u Ma…”