ak hangal

Veteran actor ak hangal, who was admitted to the Asha Parekh hospital in Santa Cruz, almost a week back, has passed away. He was 97 years old.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with ak hangal in the iconic film 'Sholay', remembered the character actor as a gentleman and congenial co-artist.

Character actor A K Hangal, who had the rare ability to imbue the smallest and the most ordinary of roles with quality and dignity, passed away at a private hospital in Santa Cruz, Mumbai following health complications caused by a recent hip fracture.

Bollywood fondly remembered the grand old man of Hindi cinema and distinguished theatre artist ak hangal, saying his demise has left a 'sannata' (silence).

The unfortunate news of actor ak hangal being critically unwell has been making media rounds lately and we hear coming to the rescue of the family is none other than Amitabh Bachchan himself.

Indian People's Theatre Association IPTA observed the first death anniversary of actor ak hangal on August 26.

Hangal was admitted to the Asha Parekh Hospital in Santacruz on August 16, after he slipped and fell in his bathroo fracturing his right thigh bone.

Doctors say the veteran actor suffers from chest congestion and is too weak for emergency surgery

Ever since the Times of India reported the sad plight of veteran actor ak hangal, several Bollywood stars have come forward and pledged their support to the actor.

A K Hangal received help as many celebs came to his rescue when the veteran actor faced financial woes.

With prayers on their lips, friends and family members bid a tearful adieu to distinguished character actor A K Hangal at his funeral here.

Bollywood remembers the honest, dedicated and humble actor who started off as a tailor in Bombay

ak hangal talks about facing the camera after seven years

At 95, Avtar Kishan Hangal, aka A K Hangal, remembered for some of the most heart-rending roles in Hindi cinema, battles a fading memory, illness and acute penury.

Remembering the late actor who contributed to Indian cinema immensely.

A K Hangal was not very keen to join films but ended up playing roles of the loving father or grandfather and doting servant of Bollywood with elan.

At the age of 97, senior character actor ak hangal left us for the heavenly abode on August 26, 2012. From his vast repertoire of work, we list some of his most memorable performances.

None of the prominent Bollywood personalities attended Hangal's last rites, performed by his son Vijay at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai

The actor’s health may not have improved but monetary support from B-Town biggies like Priyanka Chopra, Karan Johar and the Bachchans has changed things entirely.

Raza Murad expressed disappointment on A-listers absence at Hangal’s funeral.

A year and a half ago, Avtar Kishan Hangal aka A K Hangal, who had made millions weep with his heart-rending roles on screen was fighting illness and poverty at his residence in Santa Cruz East.

In a bid to prevent actors from suffering veteran actor ak hangal’s plight, Irrfan Khan has joined hands with Farah Sultan Ahmed, wife of the late Sultan Ahmed and Shalini Thackeray.

PUNE: A.K. Hangal, president of the Indian People’s Theatre Association (Ipta), on Friday urged the association’s local chapter to promote Marathi theatre and films.

Actor and freedom fighter A K Hangal asked Bollywood for help on Wednesday, and in less than 24 hours the film industry and the chief minister answered.

Rakhee Vijan considers herself privileged to have worked with actor A.K. Hangal who passed away this morning.

Veteran actor A K Hangal, also known as Bollywood’s Rahim Chacha, after the character he played in Sholay, is no more.

Not a single big name from the film industry turned up for the cremation of veteran character actor A K Hangal on Sunday.

Saurabh Tewari, producer of Madhubala, the TV serial on Colors, remembers late A K Hangal. Hangal's appearance in Madhubala was his last as actor.

President A. P. J Abdul Kalam presented the prestigious Padma Awards on Monday.