Actor Gufi Paintal passes away aged 78

Actor Gufi Paintal, who is best remembered for playing Shakuni Mama in the Mahabharata serial, was admitted in hospital. It was being said that his condition was very serious. Today the actor passed away and with this another veteran artist has said goodbye to this world. The body of the actor has been brought home from the hospital, after which preparations for his last rites will be started.

BR Chopra’s famous historical show ‘Mahabharata’ got a lot of love from the audience. Every character of this show had made a very important place in the hearts of the fans. The name of Gufi Paintal is also included in these artists. Gufi Paintal played the character of Shakuni Mama in the show. Even today, whenever Shakuni Mama’s acting is talked about, Gufi Paintal’s name is mentioned in it.

His health was deteriorating for a long time. Meanwhile, Gufi Paintal’s nephew Hiten while giving information to a media organization said that Gufi Paintal, who was suffering from several age-related ailments, died due to cardiac arrest. Now this news is becoming increasingly viral on social media as well and many stars of cinema including fans are paying tribute to the actor.