Taarak Mehta laid to rest. Pic/Nirav Trivedi
Popular Gujarati humourist Taarak Mehta passed away on Wednesday morning in Ahmedabad after prolonged illness. He was 87.
The family intends to donate Mehta’s body to science.
A relative of the writer, Atul Bhatt, who is also a doctor said, ‘He died of old age.’
Mehta’s famous works include ‘Duniya Ne Undha Chasma’, which inspired the hit Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. He has also written six popular Gujarati plays.
Born in December 26, 1929, Mehta was honoured with Padma Shri in 2015.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Gujrat CM Vijay Rupani, Rajasthan CM Vasudhara Raje and many others offered their condolences on Twitter.
Gujarati writer and Padma Shree Tarak Mehta ji passes aways. May his soul rest in peace.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 1, 2017
Saddened by the death of Tarak Mehta – humorist & columnist. He always brought smile to our faces. My condolences to family members.
— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) March 1, 2017
RIP Tarak bhai Mehta, thank you for all the laughs. You shall be missed.🙠https://t.co/YVAiVeepaD
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) March 1, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family & fans of noted humorist & writer Tarak Mehta ji. The Ulta Chashma shall remain etched in our memory!
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) March 1, 2017
Tarak Mehta ji will always be remembered for his rich contribution to society and the laughter he gave to millions. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 1, 2017
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