A file photograph of Shahnawaz Pradhan. (courtesy: rajeshtailang)

Mumbai:

Shahnawaz Pradhan, greatest identified for his look in Mirzapur and Raees, has died following a coronary heart assault, actor Yashpal Sharma mentioned. He was in his late 50s. Shahnawaz Pradhan complained of extreme chest ache, fell unconscious and suffered a coronary heart assault throughout an award perform in Mumbai on Friday night. He was instantly rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital however the docs could not revive him. Yashpal Sharma, who was additionally current on the occasion, shared a word on Instagram detailing the incident.

“Today I attended this program in Mumbai… Everything was going great… Hundreds of artists were present but shortly after receiving the award our beloved artist Shahnawaz had an attack…

“The entire program stopped with the assistance of the folks and the physician picked him up and took him to Kokilaben Hospital which was the closest however nobody may save him and he handed away… May his soul relaxation in peace and braveness to the household,” Yashpal Sharma wrote.

Shahnawaz Pradhan has played character roles in films MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Khuda Haafiz, Raees and Phantom; web series The Family Man and Hostages, and TV show Krishna and 24 among others.

Rajesh Tailang, who worked with Pradhan in Prime Video series Mirzapur, paid tribute to the actor in a Twitter post.

“Shahnawaz bhai aakhiri salaam!!! You had been a tremendous individual and an excellent actor. Had a good time working with you in Mirzapur #purushram #mirzapur,” Tailang wrote.

Many actors commented on Rajesh Tailang’s post including Anup Soni, Rohitash Gour, and extended their condolences. Cine And TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) body expressed condolences on the demise of Pradhan on their official Twitter handle and wrote that the last rites will be held on Saturday in Mazgaon at 12.30 pm.

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