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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Dinyar Contractor Passes Away
Veteran actor and theatre legend Dinyar Contractor, who played the role of Sodhi's father-in-law, passed away. The actor was suffering from old age-related illness.
Veteran
actor,
comedian
and
theatre
legend
Dinyar
Contractor,
who
was
seen
in
television
shows
like
Khichdi
and
Taarak
Mehta
Ka
Ooltah
Chashmah
(seen
as
Sodhi's
father-in-law)
and
had
also
done
films
like
Badshah,
Chori
Chori
Chupke
Chupke,
Khiladi
and
others
passed
away
on
Wednesday
(June
5)
morning.
He
was
suffering
from
old
age-related
illness.
He
was
79.
The
actor
was
best
known
for
his
comic
roles
in
films
and
had
also
won
a
Padma
Shri,
earlier
this
year.
His
funeral
took
place
at
Parsi
Prayer
Hall,
Worli
Crematorium.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the demise of the veteran actor. Modi tweeted, "Padma Shri Dinyar Contractor was special because he spread lots of happiness. His versatile acting brought smiles on several faces. Be it theatre, television or films, he excelled across all mediums. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and admirers."
Actress-turned politician, Smriti Irani wrote, "He brought bursts of laughter with him wherever he went, he lit up the screen and our lives with his wit & charm. We will miss your presence Dinyar bhai. Rest in Peace Padma Shri Dinyar Contractor - theatre legend, actor par excellence 🙏."
Fans too offered condolences. One of the fans wrote, "Saddened by the passing away of Shri Dinyar Contractor. He filled our lives with happiness and fun. May his soul rest in peace. #DinyarContractor.
A few other fans wrote, #DinyarContractor Sir you were great to entertain us. Thank you You will missed 🙏," "Deeply saddened at the passing away of Padmashree award winner actor and comedian #Dinyar_Contractor ji. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family and his many admirers #DinyarContractor," "May Your Soul Rest In Peace #DinyarContractor Sahaab you will be deeply missed and Thank You So Much For Making People Smile Through Your work and laughter 🙏🏻🙏🏻.#RIP #RIPDinyarContractor."
