Indian pop icon Usha Uthup's husband Jani Chacko Uthup died in Kolkata on Monday, their family said. Jani, 78, complained of discomfort while watching TV at their residence. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead, they said. Suhani Bhatnagar Dies at 19: Everything You Must Know About the Dangal Actress.

A massive cardiac arrest was the trigger for the death, they added. Jani, the second husband of Usha, was associated with the tea plantation sector. They first met at the iconic Trincas in the early '70s. Rituraj Singh Dies at 59: Did You Know Late Actor Shared Theatre Roots With Shah Rukh Khan and He Was Hailed the 'Better' Actor?.

Jani Chacko Uthup Passes Away in Kolkata

Besides Usha, was survived by a son and a daughter. The last rites will be held on Tuesday, the family said.