In tragic news, popular Hindi television actor Jeetu Gupta of Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain fame lost his young son Aayush Gupta after he was reportedly admitted to hospital due to a high fever. He was 19. Jeetu, who plays the role of Dr. Gupta on Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain, shared a post on social media requesting fans to pray for Aayush, who was on a ventilator earlier this week. Sharing a post on Instagram, the actor wrote in his caption: "My son's condition is critical, in ventilator. Please pray for him. Please pray for my son." On Thursday night, Jeetu confirmed the news of Aayush's death and posted his picture with the caption: "Meri bagiya ka ek phool murjha gaya (My garden's flower withered away)".
The news of Jeetu's son's demise has come as a big shock to many fans of the actor, who have paid their tributes on social media. Several notable celebrities too expressed their condolences, including comedian Sunil Pal who shared Jeetu's post and wrote, "Rip , Bhabhi ji Ghar per hai k Actor Mere Bhai Jeetu k Gupta k Suputra Aayush (19 years) nahi rahe (My brother and Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain actor Jeetu's son is no more)." Actor Rohitashv Gour too shared a picture of Aayush on Facebook and wrote an emotional note saying, "I am deeply saddened by this loss to you and your family. My condolences are with you always. Om Shanti Om. Humare Bhabhi ji ghar par hain ke Kalakar Jeetu Gupta ji ke bete ka nidhan ho gaya hai (The son of Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain artist Jeetu Gupta died)."