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Gufi Paintal aka Shakuni Mama of Mahabharat laid to rest in Mumbai | PHOTOS

Gufi Paintal, who played the role of Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, left for his heavenly abode on Monday.

india-tv-entertainment-desk Edited By: India TV Entertainment Desk [Published on: June 05, 2023 17:55 IST]
  • Gufi Paintal, known for his role as Shakuni Mama in 'Mahabharat,' passed away in Mumbai on June 5.
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    Gufi Paintal, known for his role as Shakuni Mama in 'Mahabharat,' passed away in Mumbai on June 5.
  • The 79-year-old actor had been battling illness for a considerable period and was hospitalized on May 31.
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    The 79-year-old actor had been battling illness for a considerable period and was hospitalized on May 31.
  • He was admitted to the ICU in critical condition after being rushed to the hospital.
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    He was admitted to the ICU in critical condition after being rushed to the hospital.
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  • Gufi Paintal's demise was attributed to an age-related illness.
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    Gufi Paintal's demise was attributed to an age-related illness.
  • The funeral took place in Mumbai, where he was cremated in the presence of his family, friends, and members of the film industry.
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    The funeral took place in Mumbai, where he was cremated in the presence of his family, friends, and members of the film industry.
  • The actor's family in a statement said,
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    The actor's family in a statement said, "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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