"Itna sannata kyun hai bhai"?, the iconic dialogue of A K Hangal in 'Sholay' was recalled today on the death of the veteran actor as the film fraternity and political leaders hailed him as the "marathon man" of Hindi Cinema.

Hangal's son, Vijay Hangal, 76, speaks to Patcy N about his father and his condition before his death.

He was in a lot of pain and could not move at all.

Amitabh Bachchan wrote on Twitter, "AK Hangal, passes away this morning!! The condition of veteran actor AK Hangal, admitted to the Asha Parekh Hospital in Mumbai last week, is quite critical, his son said.

The other night SHOLAY was coming on one of the movie channels and on another channel SHAUKEEN was being shown. ... Sholay … AK Hangal: Forever old man of Hindi cinema no more. Sholay released in 1975 and was written by Salim-Javed, directed by Ramesh Sippy, and produced by his father G. P. Sippy. A veteran, a gentleman, a congenial co artist and a master at his work". AK Hangal, Bollywood's favourite character actor . The 97-year-old actor is remembered for his role as Rahim Chacha in Sholay. O n August 13, my father had a bad fall. Everyone knows the story, and probably can recite it backwards.

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The film starred AK Hangal, … Veteran film and stage actor AK Hangal, who passed awayin Mumbai on August 26, 2012, was cremated at 1pm the same afternoon at the Vile Parle … People Edited by Shamik Ghosh.

Cast: Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Amjad Khan, AK Hangal, Asrani, Jagdeep, Leela Mishra, Viju Khote, MacMohan . AK Hangal, the actor who shined in supporting roles in Hindi films, a well-known theatre actor associated with IPTA and a freedom fighter passed away on this day - … This is why I think 'Sholay', re-released in a 3D version, needs to … Hangal was one of the most endearing old men of the film industry with roles in Sholay, Namak Haram and Shaukeen. Director: Ramesh Sippy .

Through the 60's to the 80's, he was seen in hits such as Sholay, Aandhi, Kora … The only equal of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, the boy who was stuck in perennial childhood, is our very own AK Hangal. Hangal was hospitalised following a major hip fracture. What can I say about Sholay that hasn’t been said (or written) before?
Padma Bhushan AK Hangal passed away on Sunday morning at Asha Parekh hospital, Santacruz (West) following a brief illness.
The Bollywood industry said Hangal's demise brought a moment of 'sannata' (silence).

His one-liner from Sholay, …