Veteran star Gufi Paintal, finest identified for taking part in ‘Shakuni mama’ in BR Chopra’s TV present Mahabharat (1980), died on Monday morning. He was 79. He handed away in Mumbai attributable to age-related well being points. The information was confirmed by Gufi Paintal’s nephew Hinten Paintal. “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,” Hinten instructed information company PTI.
Now, actor Nitesh Bhardwaj, who performed ‘Lord Krishna’ in Mahabharat, has shared some fond reminiscences about his co-star Gufi Paintal. Speaking to ETimes, Nitesh Bhardwaj, “Gufi [Paintal] was the first point of contact for me as a struggling actor as he worked for BR films. From there we developed a relationship of being friends. So Gufi Ji became Gufiano.” Talking about their bond, the actor added, “Though on-screen Shakuni hated Krishna, Gufi was at all times so appreciative of my work and had no qualms in displaying his respect for me as an actor. I misplaced a really humble good friend & a colleague. May his soul attain sadgati.”
Director Renu Ravi Chopra added that Gufi Paintal was an “integral a part of BR Films and his contribution to Mahabharata as ‘Shakuni’ will at all times be remembered and stay incomparable.”
Last Rites Of Gufi Paintal
Gufi Paintal’s final rites had been carried out within the presence of their shut family and friends. The rituals had been carried out by his brother, actor Kanwarjit Paintal and son Harry Paintal.
Gufi Paintal has appeared in a number of TV reveals and movies together with Bahadur Shah Zafar, Ssshhhh Koi Hai, Kanoon, CID, Om Namah Shivay, Dwarkadheesh Bhagwaan Shree Krishn, Jay Kaniya Lal Ki and Radha Krishna amongst different reveals.
Gufi Paintal is survived by his son Harry Paintal, daughter-in-law and a grandchild.
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