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Actor Sameer Khakhar passes away at 70

By Divya Bhonsale

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Sameer Khakhar dies at 70

Actor Sameer Khakhar passed away at the age of 70. He was known for his roles in Bollywood films such as 'Shahenshah', 'Jai Ho', and 'Hasee Toh Phasee'.

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Cause of death

Khakhar was admitted to MM Hospital in Borivali, Mumbai on Tuesday. He passed away due to respiratory problems. His last rites were held at Babhai Naka Crematorium.

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Bollywood debut

Khakhar was a renowned name in the Hindi film industry, starting his career with 'Chhun Chhun Karti Aayee Chidiya' in 1985. He acted in many popular films.

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Worked with Big B and more

He worked with many A-listers in Bollywood, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Govinda, and Kamal Haasan. His iconic role was in the dialogue-free film 'Pushpaka Vimana'.

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TV career

He also gained popularity in the television industry with his roles in popular shows like 'Nukkad', 'Shrimaan Shrimati', and 'Sanjivani'.

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Actor to coder transition

Khakhar took a break from films in the early 90s. He worked as a Java coder in the US from 1996 to 2008 before returning to India and resuming his acting career.

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