Shahnawaz Pradhan, famous for his roles in Bollywood movies and web series 'Mirzapur' died at the age of 56 after suffering a heart attack.
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Shahnawaz Pradhan starred in web shows like Mirzapur, 24, Byomkesh Bakshi, Tota Weds Maina and Hindi films like 'Raees' 'Phantom' and 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.'
Mr Pradhan suffered a heart attack at an award function last night, according to actor Yashpal Sharma, who said in an Instagram post that he lost consciousness and was brought to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. However, the doctors could not save him.
The actor had complained of excruciating chest pain just before he lost consciousness.
Actor Rajesh Tailang took to social media to offer his condolences. He wrote, "Shahnawaz bhai aakhiri salaam !!! Kya gazab ke zaheen insaan aur kitne behatar adaakar the aap. Mirzapur ke dauran kitna sundar waqt guzara aapke saath, Yaqeen nahin ho raha."
The Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) organisation posted condolences on their Twitter handle regarding the actor's death and said that the final rituals would take place today at 12.30 pm in Mumbai.
