Gufi Pental was running unwell for a long time and was admitted to the hospital on 31 May after his health deteriorated. He was 79 years old and passed away due to age related ailments. The last rites of the veteran actor will be performed today at 4 pm in Mumbai. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and was said to be admitted in the ICU. The actor’s family said in a statement: “It is with deep sadness that we inform the passing away of our father Mr. Gufi Paintal (Shakuni Mama). He passed away this morning surrounded by family.”
Gufi Paintal is best remembered for his role in Mahabharat which aired on Doordarshan. He was last seen in Star Bharat’s show Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki. Hailing from a creative family with a strong background in the film industry, Gufi’s father Mohan Paintal was also a renowned film actor and comedian.
Gufi Paintal was an actor as well as a television director. His other notable works include Rafoo Chakkar, Des Pardes, Dillagi, Maidan-e-Jung, Dawa and many more. He has also been a part of TV shows like Kanoon, Sauda, Akbar Birbal, Om Namay Shivaay, Mrs India. Kaushik’s five daughters-in-law, Karna Sanghini and others. Paintal has also produced television shows like Hello Inspector and Khote Sikki.