Dina Pathak is no more The actress was 82

Veteran Hindi cinema and theatre actresss Dina Pathak is no more. The actress who was ailing for some time succumbed to a heart attack at 5.30 pm, at her Bandra residence in northwestern Mumbai.

A well-known character artiste known for her genial roles, the actress was an active member of the Indian People's Theatre Association.

She is survived by her daughters, actresses Ratna and Supriya. The former was with her mother when she passed away on Friday, October 11. Ratna's husband and reputed actor Naseeruddin Shah is away in London.

Jairaj Patil, Shah's secretary, said Ratna was rehearsing for a play when she received a call from her mother's house with the news: "She [Ratna] rushed over immediately. Dinaji had been ailing for some time and had been operated at the Hinduja hospital [Mumbai], but she was okay for the last six days. This has come as a shock."

Daughter Supriya and husband Pankaj Kapur are away in New Zealand. They are expected early Saturday.

Some of Dina Pathak's popular roles are Golmaal, Khoobsurat, Mirch Masala. Her last work was with Deepa Mehta in Bollywood/ Hollywood.

The funeral will be held Saturday.

Inputs by Lata Khubchandani