Veteran Actor, Author, Theater Artist and social worker Tom Alter is no more now.. A statement released on behalf of his family said: "It is with sadness we announce the death of Tom Alter, actor, writer, director, Padma Shri, and our dear husband and father. Tom passed away Friday night at home with his family and close family members in attendance. We ask for their privacy to be respected at this time." Alter was seen in many films like Aashiqui, Junoon and Gumrah, Sardar, Kala Pani etc. He also acted in regional cinema - Bengali, Assamese, Telegu, Tamil and Kumaoni films.
