Actor Gufi Paintal, finest identified for enjoying ‘Shakuni mama’ within the epic TV serial ”Mahabharat”, died on Monday at a hospital right here as a consequence of age-related points, his nephew Hiten Paintal stated.

He was 79.

The veteran actor was admitted at a hospital in suburban Andheri.

”Unfortunately, he’s no extra. He handed away on the hospital at round 9 am. His coronary heart gave up. He handed away peacefully in his sleep,” Hiten instructed PTI.

Hiten had earlier instructed PTI that his uncle was not holding nicely as a consequence of age-related well being points.

”He had blood stress and coronary heart points. He was holding unwell and all this was happening for some time. Things acquired extreme now so we acquired him to the hospital for commentary. He has been within the hospital for seven to eight days. He was essential initially, however proper now he’s secure,” Hiten had instructed PTI.

Paintal’s appearing credit additionally embrace Nineteen Eighties Hindi movies corresponding to “Suhaag”, “Dillagi”, in addition to tv reveals “CID” and “Hello Inspector”, however his manipulative uncle act as Shakuni mama from BR Chopra’s ”Mahabharat” made him a family title.

He is survived by his son, daughter-in-law and a grandchild.

The final rites can be held immediately at round 4 pm at a crematorium in suburban Andheri.

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