In Bombay on Wednesday, veteran actor Sameer Khakhar, best known for playing Skull in the 1986 television classic Nukkad, passed suddenly from multiple organ failure. The actor’s final coworkers, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, mourned the veteran and reminisced about their time together on the Farzi set.
The Farzi web series directed by the same team, which debuted on Prime Video in February, paid tribute to Sameer on Twitter. “Nook Skull made such an influence on us as kids,” he wrote. He was unique and eccentric. While he was inebriated, he was always honest. Then, decades later, we read his interview, in which he expressed his desire to return while speaking to the camera.
“We hurried to meet him so we could appear in Farzi. The initial thrill and improvisation were still present. He made an effort to do something humorous on each take. The only humorous parts were the outtakes. We had good luck in getting to do this.” collaborated with a quirky actor. “even for just one day! God grant him eternal peace! “In a subsequent tweet, he said.
In the drama series, the seasoned actor co-starred with Shahid Kapoor. Farzi follows Sunny (Shahid), an artist who uses fake money to keep his grandfather’s printing press from being destroyed. During his actions, he encounters Michael (Vijay Sethupathi), a dedicated police officer who wants to apprehend him, as well as Mansoor (Kay Kay Menon), a powerful mobster who wants Sunny to produce fake currency for him.
Parineeti Chopra, an actress, also recalled Sameer. She published a behind-the-scenes video of herself, Sameer, and Ayushmann Khurrana filming Meri Pyaari Bindu. He noted: “My favorite co-star, a legend. Hasee Toh Phasee and Meri Pyaari Bindu are two of my most treasured movies thanks to your love, wisdom, and humor. I value the chuckles, clean humor, and most importantly, the priceless life lessons you have taught me.” will always remember. “Hello, Sameer Sir. Will always remember you.”
Ganesh Khakhar, Sameer’s brother, verified that he had passed away. According to a source, the 71-year-old man reportedly had respiratory and urination problems.
