Veteran actor Gufi Paintal, who played ‘Shakuni Mama’ role in Mahabharat, dies at 79
1 min read 05 Jun 2023, 11:34 AM ISTActor Gufi Paintal, aged 79, has passed away as confirmed by his family.
PremiumVeteran actor Gufi Paintal, best known for playing 'Shakuni mama' in the epic TV serial "Mahabharat", died on Monday at a hospital here due to age-related issues, his family informed. He was 79 years old.
The veteran actor was admitted at a hospital in suburban Andheri.
Speaking to PTI, his nephew Hiten Paintal said, “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 earlier informed 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," he had said.
Paintal's acting credits also include 1980s Hindi films such as “Suhaag", “Dillagi", as well as television shows “CID" and “Hello Inspector", but his manipulative uncle act as Shakuni mama from BR Chopra's "Mahabharat" made him a household name.
The last rites will be held today at around 4 pm at a crematorium in suburban Andheri, PTI reported.
He is survived by his son, daughter-in-law, and a grandchild.
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