Mumbai, July 16 -- Veteran actor, director and television producer Dheeraj Kumar passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai on Tuesday.

His last rites will be conducted at Waghji Bhai Wadi crematorium today.

On Wednesday morning, family members, along with close friends, gathered at Dheeraj Kumar's residence to offer their final respects.

Veteran actor Raza Murad remembered the late actor and told ANI, " He earned fame as well as respect. He lived a good life and was a very simple and good person. He achieved his position by working honestly..."

Producer Asit Kumarr Modi said it is a "great loss" for the TV industry.

"...The television industry has suffered a great loss with the demise of Dheeraj Kumar. I am very shocked because I had me...