Mirzapur actor Shahnawaz Pradhan passes away due to heart attack
Mirzapur actor Shahnawaz Pradhan dead: Pradhan complained of severe chest pain, fell unconscious and suffered a heart attack during an award function here on Friday evening. He was immediately rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
Mirzapur actor Shahnawaz Pradhan dead: The actor Shahnawaz Pradhan has died following a heart attack on Friday evening during an award function, according to actor Yashpal Sharma, who was also present at the event and shared a note on Instagram about the incident.
Pradhan was best known for featuring in the series 'Mirzapur' and movie 'Raees'. He was in his late 50s.
Shahnawaz Pradhan complained of severe chest pain, fell unconscious and suffered a heart attack during an award function here on Friday evening. He was immediately rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital but the doctors couldn't revive him.
"Today I attended this program in Mumbai... Everything was going great... Hundreds of artists were present but shortly after receiving the award our beloved artist Shahnawaz had an attack...The whole program stopped with the help of the people and the doctor picked him up and took him to Kokilaben Hospital which was the closest but no one could save him and he passed away... May his soul rest in peace and courage to the family," Sharma wrote.
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"Shahnawaz bhai aakhiri salaam!!! You were an amazing person and a great actor. Had a great time working with you in 'Mirzapur' #purushram #mirzapur," Tailang wrote.
Many actors commented on Tailang's post including Anup Soni, Rohitash Gour, and extended their condolences.
Cine And TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) body expressed condolences on the demise of Pradhan on their official Twitter handle and wrote that the last rites will be held on Saturday in Mazgaon at 12.30 pm.
(With PTI inputs)
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