The last rites will be held at a crematorium in suburban Andheri…
Mumbai: On Monday, 05 June 2023, Actor Gufi Paintal, known for playing Shakuni mama in the serial Mahabharat, died at a hospital due to age-related issues, his nephew Hiten Paintal confirmed the news.
The actor was 79 years old. The veteran actor was admitted to a hospital in suburban Andheri.
"Unfortunately, he is no more. He passed away at the hospital at around 9 am. His heart gave up. He passed away peacefully in his sleep," Hiten told news agency PTI.
Earlier, Hiten had told PTI that his uncle was not well due to age-related health issues.
"He had blood pressure and heart issues. He was keeping unwell and all this was going on for a while. When the situation got severe, we got him to the hospital for observation.
He has been in the hospital for seven to eight days. He was critical initially, but right now he is stable," Hiten had told PTI.
Gufi Paintal's acting credits also include 1980s Hindi films such as Suhaag, and Dillagi, as well as television, shows CID and Hello Inspector, but his manipulative act as Shakuni Mama from BR Chopra's "Mahabharat" gave him a huge name and fame.
He is survived by his son, daughter-in-law, and a grandchild. The last rites will be held today (On Monday) at 4 pm at a crematorium in suburban Andheri.
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