RIP Razak Khan: Bollywood pays tribute to veteran comedy actor

Veteran comedy actor Razak Khan, who tickled the audience's funny bone in films like Hello Brother, Baadshah and Hungama, died today following a cardiac arrest.

The actor's close friend Shehzad Khan, while confirming the demise. posted on Facebook, "Lost my elder brother Razak bhai due to cardiac arrest. Please pray for his soul." 

Khan, 65, was rushed to Holy Family hospital in suburban Bandra at around 12.30 AM where on arrival doctors declared him dead. His funeral is likely to be held tomorrow at the Narialwadi Kabaristan at Byculla in the city.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who worked with Razak in Hera Pheri and Hungama, mourned the death of the comedian. "I just got to know. It is really sad. He has worked with me in a lot of movies and he was a great actor," Priyadarshan said.

In Salman Khan-starrer Hello Brother, Khan played Ninja Chacha, which is one of his most remembered roles. He also starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Baadshah and Aamir Khan in Raja Hindustani. Khan's other notable roles are in movies like Anari No 1, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Joru Ka Ghulam, Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa and Bhagam Bhag. His last film appearance was Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 this year.

Actor Rishi Kapoor wrote on Twitter:

R I P. Razak Khan,a colleague of many a film. Condolences to all concerned! pic.twitter.com/5QXYVYBN4M

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) June 1, 2016

Director Anurag Kashyap tweeted:

Vikas Mohan yesterday , Razzak Khan today .. We are losing a lot of good people. Hope the families find strength in these times.

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) June 1, 2016

Arshad Warsi posted:

Funny man Razak Khan has also passed away. May his soul rest in peace...

— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) June 1, 2016

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta wrote, 

Sad to hear about passing away of Razzak Khan. His finest performance in 'Dubai Return' with @irrfan_k unfortunately remains in the cans.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 1, 2016

 Comedian Rajpal Yadav said the actor will be missed:

दिल बैठ गया ये ख़बर सुनके। मेरे दोस्त #RazakKhan अब नहीं रहे।I have no words...you will be sorely missed brother. #RIP

— Rajpal Yadav (@rajpalofficial) June 1, 2016

Kunal Kemmu, who co-starred with Khan in Raja Hindustani as a child actor, tweeted:

Shocked and saddened to hear this. Always smiling and making everyone laugh. You will be missed RIP #RazakKhan

— kunal kemmu (@kunalkemmu) June 1, 2016

TV comedy star Kapil Sharma also tweeted:

A very nice person n talented actor .May ur soul rest in peace razak bhai pic.twitter.com/D4lIf6ZtVX

— KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) June 1, 2016