Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai writer Manoj Santoshi dies at 49 due to liver ailment

Popular TV writer Manoj Santoshi, who was also the writer of the popular sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, died at the age of 49 due to liver-related complications. He was battling liver cancer and breathed his last on March 23 in a hospital in Secunderabad. Santoshi was supposed to undergo a liver transplant, but died due to complications.

Actor Shilpa Shinde, who was with Manoj throughout his battle with liver cancer, confirmed the news to India Today. She also alleged that it was because of the doctors and hospital's lack of cooperation and negligence, that Manoj could not be saved. The actor said that she would give details about the matter in time.

It was for quite some time since Manoj Santoshi



suffered. Earlier, Kavita Kaushik had shared a post, asking people to pray for Santoshi's speedy recovery. She had written, Kaushik wrote, "You may know him as the writer of Bhabhi ji ghar par hai, Happu paltan, jeeja ji chatth par , Madam may i come in , last few episodes of f.i.r , office office and various other comedies.... Today i ask you all to Pray for Manoj Santoshi.. as he is in the hospital with a crumbling liver, Angels like @binaiferkohli and her entire team is fighting to save him, pls pray for this wonderful human, big shout out to the amazing @shilpa_shinde_official for taking care of him (sic)."

Santoshi has written TV shows like Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, May I Come In Madam, and Jeeja Ji Chatth Par Hai, among others.