Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the veteran actor's death with a condolence message on Twitter: "Padma Shri Dinyar Contractor was special because he spread lots of happiness. His versatile acting brought smiles on several faces. Be it theatre, television or films, he excelled across all mediums. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and admirers."
Meanwhile, his funeral was held in Worli and was attended by close friends and family. Dinyar Contractor's last rites were performed at Worli at 3.30pm. Here is a pictures from the funeral:
The actor died because of old age related ailments, reported news agency PTI, citing family sources. Dinyar Contractor is best known for featuring in comic roles in movies such as 2001's multi-starrer Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (featured as a hotel manager), Akshay Kumar's 1992 film Khiladi (he played the principal), Shah Rukh Khan's 1999 film Baadshah (he was the casino manager).
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Dinyar Contractor was also a popular name in the television world for featuring in Hindi sit-coms such as Khichdi, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Do Aur Do Paanch, Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup and Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar.
The veteran, who remained associated with Gujarati and Hindi theatre during his career, was honoured with the Padma Shri in January this year.