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Gufi Paintal of Mahabharat fame passes away at 79
Updated On: 05 June, 2023 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gufi Paintal who is well known for playing the role of Shakuni mama in BR Chopra`s Mahabharat passed away on Monday morning
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Actor Gufi Paintal who is best known for playing the role of Shakuni mama in BR Chopra’s TV show `Mahabharat` (1980),passed away on Monday. He was 79. The actor was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai a couple of days ago after his health deteriorated. As per reports, Paintal had a heart failure and passed away at around 9 am on Monday morning. He died due to age related issues.
The actor’s family said in a statement, “With profound grief we announce the sad demise of our father Mr Gufi Paintal (Shakuni Mama). He passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family.”
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