AK Hangal, veteran Bollywood actor dies at 95

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Mumbai: Veteran actor Avtar Kishen Hangal has died in a Mumbai hospital today. He was 95.

Mr Hangal was admitted to Parekh Hospital in Santa Cruz in suburban Mumbai on August 16 after he slipped and fell in his bathroom, fracturing his right thigh bone, on August 13.

"He had a fall on August 13. On August 16, he was admitted to the hospital as he had suffered a back injury and had to undergo a surgery. But that could not take place as later it was found that he has chest and breathing problems," the actor's son Vijay Hangal said last evening.

Mr Hangal was put on life support today and was too weak to be operated on. "He is on life support system. One of his lungs is not functioning. He is also having respiratory problems," Dr Vinod Khanna, Orthopaedic surgeon at Asha Parekh hospital told PTI.

AK Hangal, who has acted in over 200 films, is best known for his roles in Namak Haram, Sholay, Shaukin and Aaina. He was recently seen in TV series Madhubala, seven years after he last faced the camera. https://www.ndtv.com/article/india/ak-hangal-veteran-bollywood-actor-dies-at-95-259218

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Posted: 13 years ago

May his soul rest in peace.

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Posted: 13 years ago

Awww that is sad. May his soul rest in peace. 😒I loved him in whatever 70s movies I have watched, Bawarchi being my favorite.

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May his soul rest in peace.

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Posted: 13 years ago

RIP Mr. Hangal..he always played the old man in all his movies from the 70s till 2000..nevertheless he was one of the best actors and will always be remembered for his memorable roles!!!