Veteran actor Javed Khan Amrohi passed away on Tuesday, February 14. He was known for his work in films such as Once Upon A Time in Mumbai, Chak De India, Lagaan and Andaz Apna Apna.
According to a few reports, Javed was bedridden for the past few months due to breathing issues and had to be admitted to a nursing home recently. Reports state that the actor lost his battle with the disease after respiratory failure.
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Actor Akhilendra Mishra, Amrohi's frequent collaborator from his theatre days and co-star of Lagaan, said he was ailing for a long time. "He was my senior in theatre. He was an active member of IPTA (Indian People's Theatre Association) Mumbai since the 1970s," Mishra told PTI.
The actor's last rites were performed at the Oshiwara Kabristan at 7.30 pm last evening.
