Dinyar Contractor was 79. (Express archive photo)Actor and theatre artist Dinyar Contractor passed away on Wednesday morning. He was 79.
Dinyar started his acting career by doing several stage shows and became popular for his comic roles. He was seen in Bollywood films like Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Khiladi, Badshah, Daraar and 36 China Town. TV shows like Khichdi, Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar, Hum Sab Ek Hain, Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati and many others made him a household name.
Dinyar Contractor was honoured with the Padma Shri in January 2019.
Actor-politican Smriti Irani shared her condolences on Twitter. She wrote, “He brought bursts of laughter with him wherever he went, he lit up the screen and our lives with his wit & charm. We will miss your presence Dinyar bhai. Rest in Peace Padma Shri Dinyar Contractor – theatre legend, actor par excellence”
The funeral will be held at Worli prayer hall in Mumbai at 3:30 pm.
