Actor Dinyar Contractor, known for his roles in films like Baadshah and Khiladi, dies at 79

Actor Dinyar Contractor, known for his roles in films like Baadshah and Khiladi and in TV serials like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, died in Mumbai, aged 79.

Veteran actor and theatre legend Dinyar Contractor, who appeared in films such as Baadshah and Khiladi, passed away Wednesday morning here. He was 79.

Dinyar Contractor was awarded Padma Shri earlier this year. (ANI)

According to the family sources, the actor died due to old age related health issues. Contractor will be cremated at the Worli prayer hall for Parsis at 3.30 pm on Wednesday. The actor was best known for his comic roles in films and was awarded a Padma Shri, earlier this year.

Union minister Smriti Irani called Contractor an actor “par excellence”. “He brought bursts of laughter with him wherever he went, he lit up the screen and our lives with his wit and charm. We will miss your presence Dinyar bhai. Rest in Peace Padma Shri Dinyar Contractor - theatre legend, actor par excellence,” she tweeted.

While in films, he was seen in films like Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Khiladi, Daraar, 36 China Town and Baadshah, it is on the television that he was more prolific. Some of his better-known works on television include Hum Sab Ek Hain, Do Aur Do Paanch, Khichdi, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Dil Vil and Karishma.

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