Read what happened to Gufi Paintal famous Shakuni Mama of Mahabharata

Gufi Paintal, widely known for his role as Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra’s TV drama Mahabharat (1980), died on Monday in Mumbai owing to age-related health difficulties. He was 79.

“With profound grief, we announce the sad demise of our father, Mr Gufi Paintal (Shakuni Mama),” the actor’s family announced in a statement. Gufi died quietly this morning, surrounded by his family.”

“He passed away today around 9 a.m.,” Gufi’s nephew Hiten Paintal informed indianexpress.com. Gufi was suffering from heart failure. He had been 79 years old.”

Gufi Paintal had been ill for a long time & was taken to the hospital on May 31 as his health worsened.

Gufi, in addition to acting, also directed a few TV series and the film Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He was also an associate director, casting director, and production designer at BR Films.

The actor was the brother of famed comedian Paintal, who appeared in films such as Satte Pe Satta, Rafoo Chakkar, and Parichay.

Few best performances by Gufi Paintal:

Gufi has appeared in films such as Dillagi (1978), Des Pardes (1978), Daava (1997), and Samrat & Co (2014). In the 1994 film Suhaag, he played Akshay Kumar’s maternal uncle. In addition to Mahabharat, he has appeared in television shows such as Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, Mrs Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein, Karmaphal Daata Shani, and Karn Sangini.

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