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Firoz Khan, a talented actor known for his incredible imitation of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, has reportedly passed away due to a heart attack on Thursday, May 23, in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun.

This unfortunate news was confirmed by a friend on Instagram, as reported by India TV.

Career Highlights

Firoz Khan gained immense popularity for his uncanny imitation of Amitabh Bachchan, earning him the nickname “Jr. Amitabh Bachchan.” He shot to fame with his role in the TV show “Bhabi Ji Ghar Pe Hai” and went on to work in other notable shows like “Jija Ji Chhat Par Hai,” “Saheb Bibi Aur Boss,” “Happu Ki Ultan Paltan,” and “Shaktimaan”.

Firoz also made a mark in the music industry by starring in Adnan Sami’s superhit song “Thodi Si Tu Lift Kara De”.

A Tribute to Amitabh Bachchan

In an interview with The Big Indian Picture in 2013, Firoz revealed that he...

‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ actress Soma Rathod has gained a lot of popularity with the portrayal of her character Amma Ji in the comedy-drama but she says that her journey as an actor was never easy and she had to face rejection and body shaming in her career.

Soma said: “My journey as an actor in this industry has been like a roller coaster ride. While one has probably heard stories of actresses going under the knife or undergoing weight loss regimes to get into this industry, my story is different as I had to gain weight.”

The actress shared that she was getting rejected in auditions as she was neither thin nor fat so she decided to put on weight. “When I decided to become an actor and started attending auditions, I was neither too thin nor too fat. Because I did not meet any of the criteria, I was rejected.