Gufi Paintal Funeral: Brother Kanwarjit In TEARS; Mahabharat's 'ARJUN' Firoz Khan Lifts Mortal Remains

Gufi Paintal Death: Veteran actor best-known for playing Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, who was hospitalised owing to age-related issues, breathed his last on Monday morning, June 5. The actor's last rites took place in Mumbai in the afternoon. The actor was 79.

Gufi Paintal aka Shakuni mama passes away

Meanwhile, Paintal's family and friends from the industry gathered to pay their last respects to the late star. In an interview, his nephew, Hiten Paintal, stated that the actor suffered from heart failure and died around 9 a.m.

Gufi Paintal is survived by his son, Harry Paintal, a daughter-in-law, and a grandchild.

Gufi Paintal's brother Kanwarjit and his nephew Hiten were clicked carrying the mortal remains of the late actor. Kanwarjit was in tears as he paid his last tribute to his brother. It is indeed a heavy personal loss for the family, and they were all seen teary-eyed.

Actor Surendra Pal, who was seen in the role of iconic Dronacharya in Mahabharat too, was seen paying his last respects to his co-star and spotted wiping his tears.

Actor Feroz Khan, who played Arjun in Mahabharat, made sure to be his friend's family during this hour of personal crisis. He, too, was seen getting emotional.

The veteran actor's son, Harry, lit up the pyre and broke down while he was walking to the crematorium.

Born Sarabjeet Singh Paintal, Gufi Paintal was in the army before becoming an actor. His brother, Kanwarjit Paintal, was already a big name in Bollywood. Besides films, Gufi has also worked as a casting director and directed shows.

Earlier, talking about the actor's health condition, his nephew Hiten had told news agency PTI, "He had blood pressure and heart issues. He was keeping unwell for a while. Things got serious, so we got him to the hospital for observation. He has been in the hospital for seven to eight days. He was critical initially, but right now he is stable."

During a conversation with Zoom Digital, Punit Issa said, "I spoke to him about 3-4 days before he went to the hospital, and he said, 'Puneet, I want to do the shows ya, don't worry.' He is a fighter, of what I remember of him, at that age, the zeal to perform and to work, to stand for 3 hours in one show and then once again in another show, and with his age."

Our sincere condolences to the Paintal family.