Sad news out of Bollywood. Bollywood comedian Razak Khan passed away today (Wednesday) due to cardiac arrest. He was 62.

Khan had been eating out at a Sheesha restaurant in Mumbai when he complained of a sudden uneasiness in his chest. He suffered a heart attack around 12:30 am after which he was rushed to the Holy Family hospital in Bandra but was declared dead on arrival.

The actor had starred in over 100 films over 25 years. Films like Raja Hindustani (1996), Hera Pheri (2000), Partner (2007), Hello Brother (1999), Anikhiyo Se Goli Maare (2002) just to name a few of his most memorable performances.

He began his career with a small role in the TV show ‘Nukkad’ (1986-87) and made his Bollywood debut in the 1993 film ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’. He was last seen in the film ‘Kyaa Cool Hain Hum 3’ (2016)

The funeral will be held at Narialwadi Kabaristan, Byculla after 4 pm tomorrow. The hospital is waiting for his son Azad Khan to arrive, who was away in Croatia and is on his way to India.

Khan was a popular comedic actor, having worked with many Bollywood actors. Some of them paid tribute to him online once learning of the sad news.

Actor Rishi Kapoor tweeted “R.I.P Razak Khan, a colleague of many a film. Condolences to all concerned!”

Actor Tusshar Kapoor tweeted “Saddened to hear of the sudden demise of co actor & good friend #RazakKhan! Our ‘Popat’ laundry guy from the KKHH series will be missed! RIP”

Anupam Kher wrote “#RazakKhan’s sudden demise has really come as a complete shock to me. He was a wonderful person and a co-actor. Rest in Peace my friend.”

Kunal Khemu posted “Shocked and saddened to hear of this. Always smiling and making everyone laugh. You will be missed RIP.”

RIP Razak Khan.

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