Actor Shahnawaz Pradhan passed away at 56 due to a heart attack in Mumbai.
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He was attending an event with industry members when he complained of chest pain.
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Shahnawaz was popular for his portrayal of Sindbad the Sailor in the TV series, Alif Laila, and for playing Hafiz Saeed in Phantom.
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He was recently seen in web series like Mirzapur and Hostages, where he played Golu and Sweety Gupta's father.
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Actress Surbhi Tiwari, who was present at the hospital for her brother's treatment, saw Shahnawaz being brought on a stretcher.
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His co-actor, Rajesh Tailang, shared an emotional note on social media to pay tribute to the late actor.
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Yashpal Sharma, who was present at the event with Shahnawaz, also shared the incident on Instagram.
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Shahnawaz had a bypass surgery a few months ago, according to Surbhi Tiwari.
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The news of his sudden demise has left the industry in shock and many have expressed their condolences.
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Shahnawaz's contributions to the entertainment industry will always be remembered.
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