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.