Veteran actor and theatre luminary Bhim Vakani breathed his last in Ahmedabad this morning. The actor has appeared in several Bollywood movies, most notably in Lagaan (2001) and Swades (2004). He is the father of Disha Vakani and Mayur Vakani, both actors who appear in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. While the family members of Bhim Vakani are yet to confirm the news, the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has confirmed the news.
Speaking to Moneycontrol, the producer shared, "He wasn't unwell, but we got to know from his family in the morning that he's passed away. Bhim Vakani was a great painter, actor, and director - he even worked in Lagaan. His daughter Disha Vakani's success as Daya Ben... he played a big part in that. He contributed a lot to building Disha's career. We had a family-like bond; whenever he came to Mumbai, he'd come home, and we'd hang out. It feels like a part of my family has gone with him." Details of Bhim Vakani's exact cause of death and last rites are yet to be revealed.
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