Veteran actor Gufi Paintal passes away after prolonged illness
RIP Gufi Paintal: Veteran actor Gufi Paintal, known for playing role of Shakuni Mama in famous TV show Mahabharat passed away at 79 after prolonged illness.
The actor’s family confirmed the demise of veteran actor and said in a statement, “With profound grief we announce the sad demise of our father Mr Gufi Paintal. He passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family.”
Recently, actor Tina Ghaai also shared a health update of the seasoned actor on her Instagram handle. Sharing a picture of the actor, Tina wrote, "GufiPaintal ji #Takleef mein hain #prarthana ki jeeye #omsairam #prayers #prayersforhealing #prayersneeded."
He has been hospitalized for over a week due to age-related heart and kidney issues, and eventually died.
Gufi Paintal appeared in both TV shows and films. He was seen in many TV shows including 'Bahadur Shah Zafar', 'Mahabharat', 'Kanoon', 'Om Namah Shivay', 'CID', 'Ssshhhh...Koi Hai', 'Dwarkadheesh Bhagwaan Shree Krishn', 'RadhaKrishn' and 'Jay Kaniya lal Ki' among others.
He made his debut with the 1975 film 'Rafoo Chakkar'. Following this, the actor appeared in other films, including 'Dillagi', 'Desh Pardesh', and 'Suhaag'
Gufi Paintal was last seen in the TV show 'Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki'.
Actor's cremation will be held in Mumbai at 4 PM today (June 5).
- With inputs from agencies
