'Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai's Firoz Khan dies of heart attack
Firoz Khan, a renowned actor from the popular comedy television show Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, succumbed to a heart attack on Thursday. Known for his talent in mimicking Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, Khan was a resident of Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. His sudden death has left industry peers and fans in shock. His last performance was at the Voter Mahotsav at the Budaun Club on May 4. His age is not known.
Here's what his last Instagram post said
According to an India TV report, Khan had been putting up in his hometown for quite some time and was focusing on performing at local events. The actor's last Instagram post was done just a day ago, where he uploaded a musical Reel shot during the winter. He enjoyed popularity on the social media platform with over 109K followers.
Looking at Khan's career and other roles
Khan had a diverse acting career, appearing in several popular sitcoms including Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, Saheb Bibi Aur Boss, and Jija Ji Chhat Par Hain. He was also featured in Adnan Sami's music video Thodi Si Tu Lift Kara De. While Khan was famous for his comedy and mimicry, his impersonation of Big B was particularly admired. The news of his death follows the loss of another actor from Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, Deepesh Bhan, in 2022.
Bhan's untimely death and career highlights
Bhan, who played Malkhan on Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, passed away at the age of 41 two years back. Media reported that Bhan collapsed while playing cricket after a gym workout in his building in Dahisar, Mumbai. The exact cause of his death remains unknown. Besides Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, Bhan also had roles in serials like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and May I Come In Madam?.
Fellow actor Rohitashv Gour had expressed concerns about night shoots
In recent years, many actors have succumbed to sudden heart attacks. Rohitashv Gour, another actor from Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, had earlier voiced his concerns about the impact of night shoots on mental health. In a conversation with IANS, he stated, "I don't support night shoots at all because they take a toll on my mental health." He further shared his personal experience of the negative effects and emphasized the importance of sleep for overall health.
