Veteran actor Navindra BehlBest known for his roles in Ishqbaaaz and Queen, he has died at the age of 76.His death was confirmed by his son, a filmmaker Kanu Behlshared a touching tribute on social media remembering the profound impact he had on her life.Sharing a photo of her mother, Kanu wrote: “My Titan. My faith. Love. Guide. Mentor. My heart. Get well mom. Until you give birth again.”Remembering her warmth and spirit, she added: “My eyes will always search for that irrepressible smile, that warm smile, that bear hug, those strange fiery eyes. Forever lit. Thank you for kindling my soul.”
The film industry mourns his death
Soon after the publication appeared online, members of the film fraternity extended their condolences to the family.Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and actors Anshuman Jha, Aahana Kumra, Rasika Dugal and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor were among those who honored and remembered the late actor.Navnindra Behl had a long association with theatre, television and film. According to reports, he started performing on stage at the age of three and went on to build a career spanning decades.He appeared in several notable films including Gulzar-directed Maachis, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Dibakar Banerjee and Kangana Ranaut-starrer Queen. He also participated in international projects such as The Pride and The Guru.Television viewers remember her for portraying Nakuul Mehta’s character’s grandmother in Ishqbaaaz and Dil Boley Oberoi. He also appeared in shows like Viji and Sadaa-E-Vaadi. Navnindra was married to a veteran actor and filmmaker Lalit BehlHe died in 2021 in Delhi due to complications related to COVID-19.His work in theatre, film and television continues to be remembered by audiences and colleagues alike.
