Shahnawaz Pradhan, greatest identified for that includes in collection Mirzapur and film Raees, has died following a coronary heart assault, actor Yashpal Sharma mentioned. He was in his late 50s.
Pradhan complained of extreme chest ache, fell unconscious and suffered a coronary heart assault throughout an award operate right here on Friday night. He was instantly rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital however the docs could not revive him.
Sharma, who was additionally current on the occasion, shared a word on Instagram detailing the incident. “At the moment I attended this program in Mumbai… All the pieces was going nice… Lots of of artists have been current however shortly after receiving the award our beloved artist Shahnawaz had an assault…
“The entire program stopped with the assistance of the folks and the physician picked him up and took him to Kokilaben Hospital which was the closest however nobody might save him and he handed away… Might his soul relaxation in peace and braveness to the household,” Sharma wrote.
Pradhan has performed character roles in movies M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Khuda Haafiz, Raees and Phantom; net collection The Household Man and Hostages, and TV present Krishna and 24 amongst others. Rajesh Tailang, who labored with Pradhan in Prime Video collection Mirzapur, paid tribute to the actor in a Twitter submit. “Shahnawaz bhai aakhiri salaam!!! You have been a tremendous particular person and a terrific actor. Had a good time working with you in Mirzapur #purushram #mirzapur,” Tailang wrote.
Many actors commented on Tailang’s submit together with Anup Soni, Rohitash Gour, and prolonged their condolences.
Cine And TV Artistes’ Affiliation (CINTAA) physique expressed condolences on the demise of Pradhan on their official Twitter deal with and wrote that the final rites will likely be held on Saturday in Mazgaon at 12.30 pm.