Nischol who spent quite some time in Pune, was on his way to the city with actor film-maker Randhir Kapoor, when he suffered a cardiac arrest that caused his death.
Film and television actor Navin Nischol, 65, who died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday morning, was a product of the Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The acting batch student was the first gold medalist from the FTII in 1968. He passed out of FTII in 1970.
Nischol who spent quite some time in Pune, was on his way to the city with actor film-maker Randhir Kapoor, when he suffered a cardiac arrest that caused his death.
Actor Paintal, who is also the head of the acting department of the FTII said, “It is very sad to know about the sudden demise of Nischol. He was a very kind hearted soul and a brilliant actor. For a year, we were together at FTII and he was like an elder brother to me guiding me always. We have worked in many films together and I have many fond memories of him.’’
Nischol was also believed to be very close to actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha, who was his senior at the FTII.
Speaking to DNA over the phone from Delhi, Sinha said, “He was the first person from the acting batch of FTII to become a star. Though I was senior to him, I was a struggling actor when we met. He went through a rough phase a few years ago and I supported him."
FTII’s
film research officer Chandrashekhar Joshi said, “I remember his amazing performance in films like Sawan Bhadon, Parwana, Bollywood Calling and Major Saab. I can say he was one of the brilliant actors in Bollywood and it is a great loss for the film industry."
En route to Pune on Saturday, Nischol suffered a massive cardiac arrest even before their car reached Sion in central Mumbai. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead, agencies reported.
Nischol had made a successful debut with Sawan Bhadon in 1970 and appeared in several films like Victoria No 203, Dhund, Chhalia, Parwana and Buddha Mil Gaya. He gained much popularity for his television show Dekh Bhai Dekh alongside Farida Jalal, Shekhar Suman. He was last seen in films like Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006) and Break Ke Baad (2010).
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