Famous veteran actor and comedian, Shadi Lal Koul has passed away. He was famous in Kashmir as Shamas Ud Din Altamash, a character he played in the serial Shabrang.
His son, Vijay koul, confirming his death said, “he breathed his last today morning at 2:45 AM. We held his hands and walked with him to the end”.
Shadi Lal Koul was from chota Bazar area of downtown, Srinagar. He has acted in many serials of DD Kashir.
Aziz Hajini, convener Northern Reginal Board at Sahitya Akademi New Delhi, has expressed grief over Shadi Lal’s death stating,“ His death has left a void in the performing arts”.
Shadi Lal Koul was considered the King of Kashmiri comedy.