
Actor Shahnawaz Pradhan, who is known for his work in 'Mirzapur,''Raaes,'and many other famous shows and films, has passed away after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 56 years old.
Pradhan suffered a heart attack on Friday during an awards function in Mumbai, where he complained of chest pain.
Pradhan was quickly taken to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he was declared dead.
Actor Yashpal Sharma detailed the shocking incident in an Instagram post. "Today I attended this programme 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 programme 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 bring courage to the family," Sharma wrote.
Soon after his death was confirmed, tributes started pouring in.
Rajesh Tailang, who has worked with Shahnawaz in 'Mirzapur', mourned his death, saying,
"Shahnawaz bhai aakhiri salaam!You were an amazing person and a great actor. It was a
pleasure to work with you."
The actor's final rites will take place today at 12.30 p.m. in Mumbai.
He has appeared in films such as 'MSD: The Untold Story,''Khuda Haafiz', 'Raees,'and the web series 'The Family Man,'among others.
(With inputs from the agencies.)