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RIP! Actor-comedian Dinyar Contractor funeral PICS, PM Modi tweets condolence message!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the veteran actor's death with a condolence message on Twitter

Veteran actor-comedian Dinyar Contractor passed away on Wednesday morning, he was 79 and many celebs took to social media to offer their condolences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the veteran actor's death with a condolence message on Twitter: "Padma Shri Dinyar Contractor was special because he spread lots of happiness. His versatile acting brought smiles on several faces. Be it theatre, television or films, he excelled across all mediums. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and admirers." Meanwhile, his funeral was held in Worli and was attended by close friends and family. Dinyar Contractor's last rites were performed at Worli at 3.30pm. Here is a pictures from the funeral: RIP! Actor-comedian Dinyar Contractor funeral PICS, PM Modi tweets condolence message! pic credit: web RIP! Actor-comedian Dinyar Contractor funeral PICS, PM Modi tweets condolence message! pic credit: web The actor died because of old age related ailments, reported news agency PTI, citing family sources. Dinyar Contractor is best known for featuring in comic roles in movies such as 2001's multi-starrer Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (featured as a hotel manager), Akshay Kumar's 1992 film Khiladi (he played the principal), Shah Rukh Khan's 1999 film Baadshah (he was the casino manager). Ajay Devgn’s father Veeru Devgan dies at 85 due to age-related issues, Funeral at Vile Parle; Bollywood celebs SRK, Mahesh Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol & others arrive for last rites Dinyar Contractor was also a popular name in the television world for featuring in Hindi sit-coms such as Khichdi, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Do Aur Do Paanch, Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup and Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar. The veteran, who remained associated with Gujarati and Hindi theatre during his career, was honoured with the Padma Shri in January this year.
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