New Delhi: Well-acclaimed actor Mukesh Khanna, best known for his iconic roles as ‘Shaktimaan’ and ‘Bhishm Pitamah’ in Mahabharata, on Tuesday quashed rumors of his death that suddenly started circulating on social media.
Talking to Navbharat Times online, Mukesh Khanna said, ‘I am absolutely fine. I do not know who spread this news. I am getting calls from a lot of people. ‘
He said that he wasn’t aware of who was spreading this canards on social and for what reasons.
The veteran actor recently, about 3 weeks ago, lost his elder brother Satish. His elder brother contracted coronavirus, got treated but days later he died of heart attack.
Speaking to ABP News, the actor spoke about his brother’s demise and stated, “My elder brother Satish had tested positive for Coronavirus. He was under home-quarantine and taking medicines as a precaution given by the doctor. On April 8, his corona report had come negative. But on Saturday afternoon, he was feeling very weak and suddenly had a heart attack. He passed away on his eldest son’s lap.”
Mukesh Khanna also recalled how his brother had been honoured by former President Pranab Mukherjee. He said, “He was honoured with the Silver Elephant, the highest national award, in his field of Scouts and Guides, awarded from the hands of late President Pranab Mukherjee. Satish bhai was the founder member of the Indian Scout and Guide Fellowship, which was formed in 1955. We were very proud of him.”