Actor Narendra Jha passed away on Wednesday morning following a cardiac arrest. He was 55.

According to reports, it was the third heart attack Jha had over the years.

Narendra Jha was in Wada with his wife Pankaja Thakur as he needed rest after suffering from a minor attack a few days ago. His medical treatment was going on in Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. His wife Pankaja, who is also the former CEO for Central Board of Film Certification, had even taken a leave of four months to be with Narendra at their Wada farmhouse.

Born on September 2 in Bihar's Madhubani area, Jha was a noted Bollywood and television actor.

He was seen playing vital roles in Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaabil', Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' and Shahid Kapoor's 'Haider'.