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| File photo of Dara Sngh who died at his home on Thursday |
Mumbai: Indian veteran actor Dara Singh who
was battling for life since the last five days, passed away early Thursday
morning.
Dara Singh personal physician Dr Agarwal
confirmed the news of his death, as per media reports his last rites would be conducted at 2 pm today.
Dara Singh had suffered cardiac
arrest on July 7 and was rushed Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He
underwent dialysis and was put on ventilator, however, his condition continued
to deteriorate.
It was his heartiest wish to
breathe his last at his home and for the reason the family shifted him back to
their Mumbai’s residence yesterday evening where breathed his last at 7.30 am in
presence of his family and friends. He was 84.
Dara Singh also known as ‘Mahabali’
was the undisputed champion of champions in the wrestling ring and has won many
times including the world championship in 1968. He took to acting in 1962 and
is best remembered for his portrayal of Hanuman in popular epic television
series ‘Ramayan’ produced by Ramanand Sagar.