Gufi Paintal aka Shakuni Mama of BR Chopra's Mahabharat, is no more

Gufi Paintal aka Shakuni Mama of BR Chopra's Mahabharat, is no more

Veteran actor Gufi Paintal poplar for his role as Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra’s historic Television drama series Mahabharata has passed away. He was 78.

As per reports, Gufi Paintal died today Monday, June 05, 2023 due to age related health 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.”

Unwell for long time, Gufi Paintal was admitted to the hospital on May 31 after his health condition deteriorated.

An engineer who developed passion for acting after watching his brother – the popular veteran actor comedian and dancer Paintal, Gufi also directed a few TV shows and a movie titled Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Gufi Paintal was last seen in the TV show Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki.

The last rites of Gufi Paintal will be performed today at 4pm at Andheri, Mumbai.

We at cineblues wish for eternal peace for the departed soul

 

 

 

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