Shahnawaz Pradhan Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Death Date: 18/02/2023
Death Cause: Heart Attack
Age: 59 Years
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession | Actor |
Famous Role | ‘Nanda Baba’ in the Indian television epic series “Shri Krishna" |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet & inches- 5’ 5” |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | TV: Jan Se Jantantra Tak (1992) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 6 December 1963 (Friday) |
Birthplace | Raj Khariar, Nuapada, Orissa, India |
Date of Death | 18 February 2023 |
Place of Death | Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai |
Age (at the time of death) | 59 Years |
Death Cause | Heart attack [1]The Tribune |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
School | Government High School, Raipur |
College/University | Ravishankar University, Raipur |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Religion | Islam |
Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Name Not Known |
Children | He is survived by a daughter. |
Siblings | Shahnawaz was the only child of his parents. |
Favourites | |
Beverage | Tea |
Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Colour | White |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shahnawaz Pradhan
- Shahnawaz was born in a middle class family in Raj Khariar, Nuapada, Orissa.
- His family shifted to Raipur when Shahnawaz was seven years old.
- Shahnawaz performed on the stage for the first time when he was in class seven and from there, he developed an interest towards acting.
- He did his graduation from Ravishankar University.
- While in college, Shahnawaz joined a few local drama groups and started doing plays.
- In 1984, the renowned theatre artist, Habib Tanveer entered his college as a visiting professor. Habib shortlisted a few students to prepare the play. By the time the play ended, Tanveer offered Pradhan to join his theatre group “Naya Theatre.” Shahnawaz was a part of the theatre group for 5 years.
- During his theatre days, Shahnawaz did plays like “Charandas Chor,” “Lala Shohrat Rai,” “Hirma Ki Amar Kahani,” and “Mitti Ki Gaadi.”
- In 1991, Shahnawaz moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.
- Shahnawaz made his acting debut with the show, “Jan Se Jantantra Tak.”
- He shot to fame after appearing in the TV series, “Shri Krishna.”
- Subsequently, he played the role of ‘Sindbad the Sailor’ in the popular fantasy television series, “Alif Laila.”
- Shahnawaz appeared in many TV serials, including “Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series),” “Tota Weds Maina,” “Bandhan Saat Janmon Ka,” and “Suite life of Karan and Kabir.”
- He has also appeared in many films, like “Bangistan,” “Raees,” and “Mirzapur.”
- Pradhan was featured in the advertisements of brands like “Century Plywood,” “Honda Activa 4G,” and “Droom.”
- He lent his voice to the character of ‘Sugreev’ in the TV series “Hanuman” (2005).
- In August 2015, Shahnawaz played the role of ‘Hafiz Saeed’ in the Bollywood film “Phantom.” The film got banned in Pakistan after Saeed filed a petition in the Lahore High Court. Following the ban in Pakistan, Shahnawaz was kept underground by the makers of the film as a precautionary measure.
- On 18 February 2023, during an award function in Mumbai, he complained of severe chest pain and fell unconscious. Later, he suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he died during the treatment. [2]The Tribune
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