Overview

• Filmmaker Arin Paul confirmed on September 5 that Ashish Warang died at age 55, posting a tribute on social media.
• An official statement from Warang’s team said he passed away at 12:00 a.m. on September 5 after battling illness and suffering a cardiac arrest.
• Reports differ on the place of death, with accounts citing his Thane residence, a private Mumbai hospital, or a hospital in Thane.
• Warang was known for impactful supporting turns, often as a police officer, in films including Sooryavanshi, Drishyam, Mardaani, Simmba, Cirkus and Ek Villain Returns, as well as Marathi television and cinema.
• Coverage notes he had been unwell in recent months, including a reported recovery from jaundice in December 2024, while tributes from CINTAA and industry peers continue; some outlets report he is survived by his wife and son.