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Amitabh Dayal Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Hometown: Bilaspur, Chhattsgarh
Wife: Mrinalini Patil
Age: 51 Years

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Profession Actor
Famous RoleAs Bhaskar Sarnaik in the movie 'Kagaar: Life on the Edge' (2003)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 182 cm
in meters- 1.82 m
in feet & inches- 6’
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm: 'Kagaar: Life on the Edge' (2003) as Bhaskar Sarnaik
Last FilmDhuaan (2013)
AwardIn 2004, he was nominated for the Best Debut Actor at the Zee Cine Awards for the film Kagaar: Life on the Edge (2003).
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 May 2024 (Monday)
BirthplaceBilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Date of Death2 February 2025
Place of DeathMumbai
Age (at the time of death) 51 Years
Death CauseHeart attack [1]The Indian Express
Zodiac signTaurus
Nationality Indian
HometownBilaspur, Chhattisgarh
SchoolMission School, Bilaspur
Education Qualification(s) [2]Amitabh Dayal - Linkedin• Bachelor of engineering mechanical
• Diploma in animation and graphics
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
ControversyOn 30 June 2016, Amitabh attracted a controversy when his wife, Mrunalinni Patil, called a press conference and accused him of physical and mental torture. His wife called the conference to get away with the defamation that Amitabh had made on her. On 27 June 2016, Amitabh had accused his wife of torturing their daughter, Amruta. He said that his wife used to beat their daughter because of which Amruta ran away from Mrunalinni's house and came to Amitabh's house at midnight. [3]SpotboyE [4]Nasheman
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)Seperated
Marriage DateYear, 2000
Family
Wife/SpouseMrinalini Patil (Producer)
ChildrenDaughter- Amruta Dayal
ParentsFather- Name Not Know

Mother- Madhuri Arvind Dayal
SiblingsBrother- Ajay Najat

Sister- Name Not Known

Some Lesser Known Facts About Amitabh Dayal

  • Amitabh Dayal was an Indian actor who is known for his role as Bhaskar Sarnaik in the Bollywood movie ‘Kagaar: Life on the Edge’ in 2003.
  • He had appeared in other Bollywood films that include Viruddh… Family Comes First (2005), Dillagi…Yeh Dillagi (2005), Rangdari (2012), and Dhuaan (2013).

    Amitabh Dayal in the movie ‘Viruddh’ (2005)

  • In February 2002, he started a production house ‘Amruta Films Pvt.Ltd.’ along with his wife.
  • In 2005, Amitabh set up his own production house named ‘Wild Water Entertainment’ under which many music videos were produced.

    Banner of Amitabh Dayal’s production house

  • In 2009, he received an honor from President of India Smt. Pratibha Patil at President’s house for one of his feature films.

    Amitabh Dayal with President of India Smt. Pratibha Patil

  • In 2011, Amitabh dedicated a song from his movie ‘Dhuaan’ that he had recorded to support Anna Hazare who went on a hunger strike against corruption and commenced his fast in Mumbai in 2011.
  • On 2 February 2022, Amitabh passed away after a heart attack at the Nanawati Hospital. He was admitted there on 17 January 2025 where he was also found COVID-19 positive. His wife took to social media to confirm Amitabh’s death. In an Instagram post, she wrote,

    He passed away at 4.30 am today, he was in the hospital for the last few days after suffering a massive heart attack on January 17. He then tested positive for Covid-19 but later on also tested negative. We will be doing his last rites in Mumbai. Amitabh’s family is from Chhattisgarh so we are waiting for his relatives to come in before the funeral.”

  • He posted a video on Instagram a few days before his death in which he was seen talking about never giving up in life. [5]Amitabh Dayal - Instagram
  • He was featured in various newspapers.

    Amitabh Dayal featured in a newspaper

  • He was a fitness enthusiast and often posted pictures of working out at the gym.

    Amitabh Dayal working out at the gym

  • He was often spotted drinking and smoking on various occasions.

    Amitabh Dayal smoking

    Amitabh Dayal enjoying beer

  • He was passionate about photography and often posted some of the pictures clicked by him on social media.

    Amitabh Dayal practicing photography

  • He was a passionate animal lover and often posted pictures of them on social media.

    Amitabh Dayal with his pet dog

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