Arvind Joshi, noted Gujarati thespian and actor Sharman Joshi's father, passed away due to age-related issues on Friday. He was 84.

Mumbai: Arvind Joshi, noted Gujarati thespian and actor Sharman Joshi's father, passed away due to age-related issues on Friday. He was 84.

Joshi's sister-in-law and veteran actor Sarita Joshi said that Joshi died at around 3.30 am on Friday at the Nanavati Hospital here.

Arvind Joshi and Sharman Joshi

"He was suffering neurological issues and had chest infection. He was there at the hospital for more than a week in the ICU," a source from the hospital said.

The veteran actor was cremated in the presence of close family members at Vile Parle Crematorium here.

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Joshi was also known for acting in Hindi movies such as cult classic "Sholay", "Love Marriage" and "Naam".

Joshi is survived by his wife and two children Sharman and Mansi, both actors. He was the brother-in-law of actor Sarita Joshi and uncle of actor Ketki Dave.