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Ludhiana (Punjab):

Actor Mangal Dhillon, who is understood for working in exhibits akin to Junoon and Buniyaad has handed away. He was affected by most cancers and was present process remedy at a non-public hospital in Ludhiana.

Actor Yashpal Sharma additionally confirmed the information and expressed his sorrow for his demise. He posted on Facebook, “Mangal Dillon Ji RIP”.

Many of his followers additionally remembered him for his performing expertise. One of his followers tweeted, “Oh! He was a very good actor. I distinctly remember him from many serials – Junoon, Buniyad.”

Another talked about, “He was quite a suave villain. Watched him first in Buniyaad.”

The Faridkot-based actor was additionally a producer-director and author. He was not solely a giant identify in Bollywood and TV, but in addition in Punjabi movies. He labored in lots of Punjabi movies and made a definite id for himself. Mangal Dhillon was seen in Rekha starrer Khoon Bhari Maang. He additionally labored in different motion pictures together with Dayavan, Zakhmi Aurat, Vishwatma, Pyaar Ka Devta, Amba, Toofan Singh, Dalaal, and plenty of extra.

He was additionally a part of well-known TV exhibits akin to Katha Sagar, Kismat, Ghutan, Rishta, and Param Vir Chakra, amongst others. He performed completely different characters on-screen and all the time gave his greatest.