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View the story "THE ETERNAL ELDER" on StorifyTHE ETERNAL ELDERNoted character artist A K Hangal has passed away. In a film career that began when he was already 50 years old, his best performances were in the middle cinema of the 70s, notably his films with Hrishikesh Mukherjee. He was also closely associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association.Storified by Stage Impressions · Sun, Aug 26 2012 11:18:38undefinedFilmimpressions

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Great film actor and Marxist A.K. Hangal died today. His films were banned by Thakery because he was friend of Pakistan.-Hamid MeerAl-Furqan NewsT 848 - I had helped Hangal Saheb out financially when he was undergoing treatment, with limited means..but..fate is not guided by Rupees ..Amitabh Bachchan#PastTrack: A K Hangal was involved in Indian freedom struggle for which he was jailed in Karachi for 2 years from 1947-1949 #zoOmTVzoOm"Comrade Hangal was a committed social and political activist who withstood the onslaught of Shiv Sena for his political and social views."dibyendu dasAK Hangal..grand old man, veteran actor, a gentleman, a socialist. He wore many hats. Sadly forgotten in death!RIPanshuman jainA K Hangal sahab - Rest in Peace. Will remember your roles in sholay, Abhimaan,Aandhi and Bawarchi. They don't make them like you anymore.Mangesh Borse'इतना सन्नाटा क्यों हैं भाई'? The immortal words of a man who finally showed us he's mortal. RIP Padma Bhushan A K Hangal.Joel IndrupatiRIP: AK Hangal.. the man just a year younger than god !!Aseem GuptaAK Hangal desired to bake his last cake before death!: Hangal celebrated his birthday on August 15, a week ago a... http://bit.ly/OjdKhpManuela DursonThe rapidity with which we are being deprived of eminent pearls of cinema is heart breaking .Deepest tributes to Departed soul of Mr HangalDr.Rajendra.K.SharmaRemember a tailor shop in Delhi which was AK HANGAL'S starting point, leaving and becoming a legend actor,god bless his soul,ramaa shankerAvtar Gill and Rajesh Bedi must be praised for giving their shoulder to AK Hangal's bier. On a day when the big wigs of moviedom were absentamanchhinaAK Hangal and N. Armstrong passed away on the same day.I guess Armstrong actually said 'Itna Sannataa kyon hai bhai' when he landed on moon!Rohit DasWhen A K Hangal finally decides to find out by himself why there is so much silence, we had to bid him adieu.Pankul GuptaIt is very sad to know that Hangal sahab is no more now. I liked his acting in each & every film.S. K. PandeyFor those who have not seen chale chalo the making of lagaan A K Hangal is epitome of grit and dedication. Rip sir.Louis OlakkengalA.K. Hangal's work went from memetic fodder to occupying a place of genuine affection in our pop culture. A great life indeed.Jai SinghT614. Rahim Chacha left us today. What an actor he was. Infact not an actor, a natural performer. God bless ur soul. Avtar Kishan Hangal.Kumar ChitranshAK Hangal , passes away this morning !! A veteran, a gentleman, a congenial co artist and a master at his work !!Pranav RoxxEvery character in Sholay was developed excellently.I can never forget AK Hangal blind and discovering his sons murder as all watch silentlyMadhu ChittarvuJust got the very sad news that we lost A K Hangal ji. A great man and stalwart of our industry. Worked with him in Shararat. Sad news.Dheeraj RaikwarAK Hangal: Ramu Kaka is no more. RIP.Rajdeep SardesaiAK Hangal ko kabhi screen par bhi bura aadmi nahi dikhaya ja sakta tha. His name shud have been AK Humble. Fine Artist. RIPJaspal BhattiDear AK Hangal, sorry we didn't care about you for the past ten years. It's how we Indians treat all our senior citizens.lindsay pereira@ndtvgoodtimes great a k hangal ji, will be remembered always, good voice, very well dailogue delievery, emotion filled tones,Milind KadamRIP A K HANGAL !! Loss To Indian Cinema & The World .. An Actor Who's Simplicity Will Never Be Forgotten!! Ab Hua Na Sannata !!salmanSRK fanThrough the 60s to the 80s, AK Hangal was seen in hits such as Sholay, Aandhi, Kora Kagaz, Bawarchi and Guddi #AKHangalIsha KangHis entry into movies was rather late. ak Hangal was introduced to Hindi films at age 50 in Basu Bhattacharya's Teesri Kasam #AKHangalIsha KangWith prayers on their lips, friends and family members bid a tearful adieu to distinguished character actor A K Hangal at his funeral,Prem YadavAK HANGAL kuch yaadein kuch baateinyogdixitRIP Hangal Saab, movie lovers will always remember you for the great honesty with which you played all your... http://fb.me/18K8X4ukTGyan JaiswalFactoid: A K Hangal was a life long Communist Party card carrying memberManishankar Prasadtodays our sholey hero dada jee MR. A.K. HANGAL is no more that is very big tragedy for Indian cinema so lets pray for his great actornaveen kumar singhHow many other legends do we have in India like AK Hangal that are old, poor, forgotten? Only to be remembered, once they die? Too late, no?Parmesh ShahaniAs we tweet fond memories of AK Hangal on his death, lets not forget. He died impoverished and his son had to plead for help for medicines.Parmesh ShahaniThe sad news of Mr. AK Hangal's demise is really aweful, understand the pain and sarrow His family is going through in this hard period..Imran KhanItna Sannata Kyun hai Bhai....A K Hangal no more.Nilesh Kaldate

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The Hindu : News / National : Veteran actor A.K. Hangal deadBollywood's distinguished character artist A.K. Hangal, who endeared himself to the audience by playing the role of the lovable old man i...AK Hangal: Once an actor, always an actor - India - DNAHe faced the cameras first when he was 50. At 96, he took to the fashion runway on a wheelchair. At 97, he gave voice-over for an animate...Farewell to AK Hangal, Bollywood's favourite grandpaHailed once as the 'uncrowned king of theatre', AK Hangal was not very keen to join films but ended up playing roles of the loving father...

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Rest in peace, A.K. Hangal. You were the on screen conscience of Indian Cinema. http://pic.twitter.com/pD1yIUJ4Saurav MohapatraSomehow can never imagine him young. “@MasalaBai Here's the 'young' AK Hangal, one of his rare photos from youth. http://pic.twitter.com/N0eBLiBW”Maneesh Phatakheared very sad demise of A K Hangal Ji. he is always remembered. :'( RIP http://pic.twitter.com/GIuQ1tVjPeeyush Saxena'Madhubala': AK Hangal's last curtain call.http://ibnlive.in.com/news/madhubala-ak-hangals-last-curtain-call/285589-8-66.html http://pic.twitter.com/DyeUAxvzIBNLive MoviesAK Hangal: 10 film scenes to remember him by.http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ak-hangal-10--film-scenes-to-remember-him-by/285614-8-66.html http://pic.twitter.com/6QGSG6IIIBNLive MoviesLovely! MT- rohitkhilnani .. seen this? A K Hangal at the age of 5 with father Hari Kishan & sister Krishna in Peshawar http://pic.twitter.com/oOoYPBxFSatvinderThank you #A K Hangal ! Signed copy of Life & Times of A K Hangal :) http://pic.twitter.com/MZmvN4MnRohit Khilnani

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