Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/03/1931 |
| Age | 95 years (died on 01, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Peshawar |
| Date of Death | 01/05/2026 |
Latest News about Sudesh Kumar
01/05/2026
Veteran actor Sudesh Kumar Dhawan passed away at the age of 95 in Mumbai on 1 May 2026 after suffering a brain stroke. He had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on 27 April due to breathing difficulties but was returned home on 30 April per his request, where he died the following morning. The 95-year-old, known for films like Chhoti Bahen and Saranga, was a distant relative of Prithviraj Kapoor and an ancestor of Ranbir Kapoor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sudesh Prakash Dhawan |
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| Other Name | Soodesh Kumar |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Elphinstone College |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Jaya Dhawan |
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| Children | Mishika |
Career
| Debut Film | Saranga (1961) |
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| Notable Films |
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| Debut Theatre | Prithvi Raj Kapoor’s theatre group |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sudesh shifted to Mumbai along with his family at a young age. | |
| 2. His father wanted him to become a doctor, but he instead chose to act and joined Prithvi Raj Kapoor’s theatre group. | |
| 3. He initially acted in low budget costume dramas and devotional shows like Dayar-E-Habib (1956), Pak Daman (1957), Madame X Y Z (1959), Police Detective (1960), Rocket Girl (1962) and Mummy Daddy (1963). | |
| 4. In 1959, he got to be a part of a superhit family drama named Chhoti Bahen. | |
| 5. Some of his popular films include Paisa (1957), Saranga (1961), Bharosa (1963), and Khandan (1965). | |
| 6. In 1970, he transitioned to being a producer and produced films like Man Mandir (1970), Uljhan (1975), and Badalte Rishtey (1978). | |
| 7. On 1st May 2026, he died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a brain stroke. | |
| 8. He was a distant relative of Prithviraj Kapoor and an ancestor of Ranbir Kapoor. | |
| 9. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on 27 April 2026 due to breathing difficulties but was returned home on 30 April per his request, where he passed away the next morning. | |
| 10. His death was publicly announced on 3 May 2026, and his funeral took place on the same day as his death, 1 May 2026. |