Jaane bhi do Yaaron's Ravi Baswani dies

Cult actor Ravi Baswani passed away on Tuesday today following a massive heart attack. He was 64.

Baswani, a character actor was known for his perfect comic timing, he was most well known for starring in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' and 'Chashme Buddoor'. Even though he was mostly offered character roles, Baswani always left his own individual stamp on each of the roles that he portrayed. Baswani has been very close to his Jaane Bhi Do... co-star Naseeruddin Shah. Baswani was a part of Naseer's directorial debut 'Yun Hota to Kya Hota'. He also played important roles in hits like 'Bunty Aur Babli', 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa', 'Pyar Tune Kya Kiya' etc.

Anupam Kher, who has been a close friend for over three decades, said that Ravi Baswani was a very happy person. "Our association goes back to Chandigarh days, even before we started working in the Hindi film industry. We would act together in plays in Delhi. He was a happy and generous person. Wonderful and gypsy like. Its sad that he left us so soon..." Kher said.