In a shocking incident during the ongoing Navratri festival, actor Ashok Mali, popularly known as Pune's 'Garba King', died of a severe heart attack while performing at an event in Chakan. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
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As seen in the video, Mali was performing garba along with his son when he suddenly appeared uneasy and collapsed. Bystanders immediately rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.
Mali, a native of Hol village in Shindkheda taluka of Dhule district, had garnered a large crowd eager to watch him perform due to his popularity as the 'Garba King'. He had been working as a garba trainer for the past 4 to 5 years and had been invited by the organisers for the Navratri event in Chakan. Accompanied by his son Bhavesh, he tragically passed away during the performance, casting a pall of gloom over Chakan.
