Sholay actor Satinder Kumar Khosla aka Birbal passes away at 84 due to cardiac arrest

Veteran Bollywood actor Satinder Kumar Khosla also known as Birbal Khosla, passed on Tuesday (12 September) due to cardiac arrest. He was 84. His friend Jugnu confirmed the news of his demise to ANI. Following the news of his passing away, many netizens expressed their grief and paid tribute to him on social media.

After learning about the unfortunate news, the official X handle of Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) paid heartfelt condolences. A post read, “CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Birbal (Member since 1981).” Khosla is best known for his comic characters. His distinctive look, featuring a bald pate and a thick moustache, made him easily recognisable. He worked in several films of Manoj Kumar including Upkar, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Kranti. However, it was his role as a prisoner in Sholay that made him garner a lot of attention. He was also featured in films like Naseeb, Yaarana, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Anjaam among others. With inputs from Agencies