Mihir Das To Be Cremated With Full State Honours Tomorrow
Actor Mihir Das, who passed away during undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack on Tuesday, will be cremated with full State honours on Wednesday, informed district Collector, Bhabani Shankar Chayani.
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Speaking to reporters, Chayani said, "As per the orders of the State government, we will give the departed a guard of honour before cremation."
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Cuttack, Prateek Singh said, "The government has decided to accord a guard of honour. The last rites will be preformed tomorrow morning at the Sati Choura crematorium."
The 63-year-old actor was suffering from kidney ailments for the past few years. Around a month ago he was admitted to a private hospital in Cuttack where he was on ventilator support and the dialysis was going on.
In an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Mihir is credited to have been a torch-bearer of the Odisha cine industry through the passage of time that saw many ups and downs.
A superbly versatile actor, Mihir nailed every character he played with unparallel grace and intensity, be it the character of a son, father, protagonist, or even an antagonist. One of the most sought-after actors of his time, Mihir showed his envious acting magic in over 200 films.
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