Madhuri Dixit’s first co-star Tapas Paul passes away, actress remembers him in a heartfelt note

Veteran Bengali actor Tapas Paul passed away on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. The 61 year old actor had marked his debut in

Bollywood

opposite Madhuri Dixit in ‘

Abodh

’. The 1994 Bollywood film was also Madhuri’s first acting assignment for the big screen. Remembering one of her first co-stars, Madhuri shared on Twitter, “The loss of Tapas Paul who was one of the very first actors, I have worked with is felt by many. May God bless and comfort his family during this difficult period.” The actor-politician was known for his performance in films like ‘Saheb’ and ‘Amar Bandhan’.


Madhuri was last seen on the silver in 2019 release ‘Kalank’ and has been doing fewer films. When the actress was asked about her teenage sons Arin and Raayan entering Bollywood, Madhuri had told IANS, “I don't know whether they want to get launched. I don't want to force them. I don't know what they are going to do. I feel kids should follow their passion because once you are passionate about something, you never feel that you are going to work, because every day will be a pleasure to get up and do something. So, I expect that from both of them."