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

Sholay actor Satinder Kumar Khosla 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

Veteran Bollywood actor Satinder Kumar 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.

#RIP #birbal ji #Bollywood #comedy #actor #omshantiom pic.twitter.com/IQFTbJDXV3

— Riyaz Indian (@riyazindian1) September 12, 2023

CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Birbal (Member since 1981)
.#condolence #condolencias #restinpeace #rip #birbal #condolencemessage #heartfelt #cintaa pic.twitter.com/bTXH0LArRp

— CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) September 12, 2023

हास्य अभिनय का जाना पहचाना चेहरा नहीं रहा। श्रद्धांजलि 🙏
Thank you @irfaniyat for this beautiful interview.#birbal

Link : https://t.co/HTIj9NtgEs pic.twitter.com/5Z9gmUnk8j

— Abhinav Kumar (@abhinavmania) September 12, 2023

RIP🙏
Noted comedian #Birbal is no more

Veteran famous comedian Birbal died on 12th September 2023 in Bombay. Leaving a cinematic legacy behind.He was 84.

Birbal is a comedian & character actor in Hindi cinema. who has worked predominantly in Bollywood. @ChitrapatP pic.twitter.com/yexc3F5Ki6

— #चित्रपट📽️🇮🇳 (@ChitrapatP) September 12, 2023

हास्य अभिनय का जाना पहचाना चेहरा नहीं रहा। श्रद्धांजलि 🙏#Birbal pic.twitter.com/C6YeBNvRzB

— प्रयाग.वासी (@chaubey_nishant) September 12, 2023

क्या कोई बालीवुड का बड़ा अभिनेता इनको श्रद्धांजली नही देगा
एक युग की समाप्ति
अलविदा बीरबल जी #Birbal pic.twitter.com/C9SWFjhSlM

— SUSHIL SINGH (@i_susheel) September 12, 2023

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.

Satinder’s friend Jugnu confirmed the news of his death to the agency. The actor died due to cardiac arrest in the Kokilaben Hospital. His final rites will be performed on Wednesday.

Satinder 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.

With Thanks Reference to: (firstpost) https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sholay-actor-satinder-kumar-khosla-aka-birbal-passes-away-at-84-due-to-cardiac-arrest-13116412.html and (hindustantimes) https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sholay-actor-satinder-kumar-khosla-birbal-dies-due-to-cardiac-arrest-101694571305869.html