Mumbai, February 18: In a shocking news, renowned theater artist and Bollywood actor Nirmal Pandey passed away here today following a massive cardiac arrest. He was 48.
According to the sources, the actor suffered massive heart attack at 2.30 pm. He was immediately rushed to Holy Spirit hospital in Andheri where he was declared brought dead.
Entire film fraternity has expressed shock over Nirmal Pandey’s sudden demise.
Nirmal Pandey was renowned name in the film industry and was known for his negative roles in various films.
He worked in films like Godmother, Bandit Queen, Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya, Is Raat Ki Subah Nahi, Daayyaraa and One Two Ka Four.
Pandey was associated with a London based theatre group Tara.
Nirmal Pandey was known for his role Vikram Mallah in Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen (1994), for portrayal of a transvestite in Daayraa (1996) for which he won a Best Actress Valenti award in France, and Godmother (1999).
In addition to being a good actor, he was also a versatile singer and released an album called Jazba.
—Agencies