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A. K. Hangal Obituary
Avtaar Kishan Hangal had suffered from lung and kidney problems and other ailments over the past few years. His son Vijay says the actor died Sunday of complications following a fall 10 days earlier.
Using his screen name A.K.Hangal , he acted in around 225 Hindi language films, mostly family dramas.
As a young man, Hangal was involved in India's freedom movement against British rule and spent three years in prison. He was active in Mumbai's theater circles in the early 1950s before he moved to the film industry.
He specialized in character parts playing the uncle, doting grandfather or humble servant in films including the Bollywood hit "Sholay."
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8 Entries
Rachel
September 1, 2012
I send my deepest condolences. He is in God's remembrance.
Joy
August 29, 2012
May the family gain comfort in the, "God of all comfort." Death can certainly be very difficult to deal with. I hope you gain comfort knowing your not alone. Our Creator understands and will give you the strength to get though.
August 28, 2012
08/28/2012
To the family of Mr. A. K. Hangal;
Just a little while longer and you will see you loved one again. That is a promise from God.
Betty Fowler Chicago, IL.
August 27, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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KATHY & BUDDY BARNETT
August 27, 2012
RIP MR. HANGAL.
Tom Smith
August 27, 2012
Job asked: “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? …You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning. Like Job, A. K. Hangal's can look forward to a time when God will call and he will answer.”
HITESH MEHTA
August 27, 2012
May his soul rest in peace.Bollywood lost Best Man....
August 27, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the Family.
May the peace of God that excels all thought guard your hearts at this time of sorrow. Philippians 4:6,7
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