In a choked voice, the actor said: "It is very difficult to speak about his life in a very few words. Since the time he fell ill, I have been in touch with his brother. The sudden news of his demise came as a blow to all of us, his friends and of course his family. I pray for his eternal peace."

Veteran actor Anupam Shyam passed away on August 8 at the age of 63. The actor died due to multiple organ failure.

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Mourning his loss, Manoj Bajpayee had tweeted on Monday: "Rest in peace my friend !!! You loved it fully both as an actor and as a person!!! Bahut yaad aaoge Dilli aur mumbai me bitaye din bhi yaad aayenge !!! (You will be remembered and I will miss our days spent in Delhi and Mumbai.) May you rest in peace."

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