Veteran Punjabi actor Mehar Mittal passes away
Veteran Punjabi film actor Mehar Mittal, who was best known for his comedy roles, died on Saturday, family sources said.
Chandigarh: Veteran Punjabi film actor Mehar Mittal, who was best known for his comedy roles, died on Saturday, family sources said.
Born on October 24, 1935, in a village in Bathinda district of south-west Punjab, Mittal took to the stage with small roles in Ram Lilas. He acted in plays before getting a break in movies. He acted in over 100 Punjabi films from 1974 till 1998.
Before becoming a full-time actor, Mittal had tried his hand at teaching and practising law.
Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh condoled Mittal's death, describing it as a major loss to the Punjabi entertainment industry.
"Mittal's contribution to the Punjabi film industry was immense," Amarinder said.
Mittal was awarded for his selfless, devoted and inspiring services as a cine artist in Punjabi films by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy.
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