Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Veteran stage, television and film actor Salim Ghouse -- who featured in several Bollywood and south Indian movies -- passed away following a cardiac arrest, here on Thursday.
Ghouse, 70, was rushed to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Versova late on Wednesday but did not recover, his family members said.
Born in Chennai and educated there, he later graduated from the FTII, Pune, and then plunged into theatres.
Known for his roles in "Bharat Ek Khoja", "Wagle Ki Duniya", "Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi" and "Subah", Ghouse enjoyed equal popularity in Bollywood and south India, having acted with some of the biggest stars and banners since his debut in 1978 with "Swarg Nark".
Later, he played notable roles in several award-winning films such as "Chakra" (1981), "Saaraansh" and "Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!" (both 1984).
He was seen with Shah Rukh Khan in "Koyla", besides playing prominent roles in films like "Mujrim", "Shapath", Kamal Haasan's "Vettri Vizhaa", Mohanlal's "Thazvaram", and "Well Done Abba". He was last seen in the Tamil film "Kaa" (2022).
ADVT
Bollywood
Veteran actor Salim Ghouse passes away at 70
MORE Bollywood ARTICLES
Tanishaa Feels Good Films Aren't Being Made In Hindi
Actress Tanishaa Mukerji claims that good films aren't being made in the Hindi film industry, which is why she has launched her production house.
Tanishaa Feels Good Films Aren't Being Made In Hindi
Sonu Nigam Turns 46, Works Out For First Time In Life
On his 46th birthday on Tuesday, singer Sonu Nigam decided to work out, for the first time in life.
Sonu Nigam Turns 46, Works Out For First Time In Life
Sacred Games 2 Teaser: Ganesh Gaitonde Finds His Match In Jojo
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is all set to return in the digital space with the second season of the Netflix show "Sacred Games".
Sacred Games 2 Teaser: Ganesh Gaitonde Finds His Match In Jojo
Suniel Shetty On His Pehlwaan Look: It's About Going Back To The Masses And The Sport Of Masses
Actor Suniel Shetty returns to the big screen with "Pehlwaan", and says he loves his look in the Kannada action-drama.
Suniel Shetty On His Pehlwaan Look: It's About Going Back To The Masses And The Sport Of Masses
Udit Narayan Files Police Complaint Alleging Death Threats
Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan filed a complaint at the Amboli police station after receiving death threat calls.
Udit Narayan Files Police Complaint Alleging Death Threats
Hubby Anand The Best Thing To Happen To Me: Sonam Kapoor
As her husband and businessman Anand Ahuja turned a year older on Tuesday, actress Sonam Kapoor penned a post for him, calling him the "kindest and noblest" person.