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Gufi Paintal, a veteran actor, died on Monday morning at the age of 79, according to his family. Gufi, best known for her role as Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra’s TV drama Mahabharat (1980), died on Monday in Mumbai of age-related health issues.
“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,” his nephew Hiten Paintal told news agency PTI.
The actor’s family said in a statement, as per Indian Express, “With profound grief we announce the sad demise of our father Mr Gufi Paintal (Shakuni Mama). He passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family.”
As per the report, Gufi’s nephew Hiten said, “He passed away today around 9 am. He had a heart failure. He was 79 years old.” He was admitted to the hospital recently and his condition was critical.
Gufi Paintal was not keeping well
Hiten had earlier told PTI that his uncle was not keeping 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. Things got severe now so 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 is survived by his son, daughter-in-law and a grandchild. The last rites will be held today at around 4 pm at a crematorium in suburban Andheri.
Gufi has appeared in both television shows and movies. Among other shows, he appeared in Bahadur Shah Zafar, Mahabharat, Kanoon, Om Namah Shivay, CID, Ssshhh Koi Hai Dwarkadheesh Bhagwaan Shree Krishn, RadhaKrishn, and Jay Kaniya lal Ki. He made his film debut in 1975 with Rafoo Chakkar. Following that, he appeared in films such as Dillagi, Desh Pardesh, and Suhaag.
Source:HT
