Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar, finest generally known as his character Khopdi within the traditional tv present Nukkad in 1986, died attributable to a number of organ failure in Mumbai on Wednesday. Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, who had labored with the actor on his final function, remembered the veteran and shared their recollections of him from the units of Farzi. (Also learn: Sameer Khakhar, recognized for enjoying Khopdi on Nukkad, dies at 71)
The director duo, who created the Prime Video net collection Farzi which premiered in February, paid tribute to Sameer on Twitter. They wrote, “Khopdi from Nukkad had made such an impact on us as kids! He was different and quirky. He was inebriated, but always spoke the truth. Then decades later we read his interview, where he mentioned how he longed to get back in front of the camera.”
“And we jumped to get him to do a cameo in Farzi. The original elan and improv was intact! With each take he tried to do something fun. Just the outtakes were so hilarious. We were lucky to have worked with this maverick actor, even if for one day! May his soul rest in peace!” they added in one other tweet.
The veteran acted reverse Shahid Kapoor within the drama collection. Farzi follows an artist named Sunny (Shahid) who resorts to counterfeiting cash so as to save his grandfather’s printing press. His actions come to the discover of each a giant gangster Mansoor (Kay Kay Menon) who desires Sunny to counterfeit notes for him, in addition to a decided police officer Michael (Vijay Sethupathi) who desires to seize him.
Actor Parineeti Chopra additionally remembered Sameer. She shared a behind-the-scenes video of herself, Ayushmann Khurrana and Sameer taking pictures for the movie Meri Pyari Bindu. She wrote, “An absolute legend & my favourite co-star. Your love, wisdom & humour made Hasee Toh Phasee & Meri Pyaari Bindu my most special films. Will never forget your laugh, straight faced jokes & most importantly, the invaluable life lessons. Goodbye Sameer sir. Will never forget you..”
Sameer’s brother Ganesh Khakhar confirmed the news of his loss of life. According to a report, the 71-year-old additionally suffered from respiratory points and urinary points.
Source web site: www.hindustantimes.com
