Actor Gufi Paintal, best known for playing 'Shakuni Mama' in the epic TV serial ‘Mahabharat’, breathed his last at a hospital in Mumbai on Ju... Read More
Veteran actor Gufi Paintal, best known for appearing as Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra's TV serial 'Mahabharat', passed away due to age-related issues on June 05, 2023. The veteran actor, whose real name was Saravjit Singh Paintal, was admitted to a hospital in suburban Andheri. He was cremated at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai as his near and dear ones bid an emotional farewell. Celebrities like Punit Issar, Pankaj Dheer, Deepak Parashar, Rajesh Puri, Surendra Pal, Delnaaz Irani and many others attended the last rites of Gufi Paintal. Gufi Paintal had been unwell for a long time and was admitted to the hospital on May 31 after his health condition worsened. His younger brother and ace comedian Paintal informed ANI about his health condition a few days ago. According to him, Gufi Paintal "had heart and kidney problems." Gufi Paintal appeared in both TV shows and films. He was seen in many TV shows including 'Bahadur Shah Zafar', 'Mahabharat', 'Kanoon', 'Om Namah Shivay', 'Ssshhhh...Koi Hai', 'Dwarkadheesh Bhagwaan Shree Krishn', 'RadhaKrishn' and 'Jay Kaniya lal Ki' among others. He made his debut with the 1975 film 'Rafoo Chakkar'. Following this, the actor appeared in other films, including 'Dillagi', 'Desh Pardesh', and 'Suhaag'. Gufi Paintal was last seen in the TV show 'Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki'. Gufi Paintal's acting credits also include 1980s Hindi films such as ‘Suhaag’, ‘Dillagi’, as well as television shows ‘CID’ and ‘Hello Inspector’, but his manipulative uncle act as Shakuni Mama, the king of Gandhara region and master of the dice, from BR Chopra's ‘Mahabharat’ made him a household name. His younger brother Paintal (real name Kanwarjit) is also a noted actor. Gufi Paintal is survived by his son, daughter-in-law and a grandchild.
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