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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

TNN | Last updated on - Aug 20, 2017, 13:04 IST
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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

The entire TV industry is shaken by the news of sudden demise of Gagan Kang and Arjit Lawania. The two actors, who died on the spot in a horrific road accident while returning from Umbergaon after completing the shoot of their show. Eversince the news broke out there have been condolences messages flowing on Twitter. Everyone wants to know more details about the actors. We tried digging out few lesser known facts about Gagan Kang.

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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

Gagan, who was seen in Mahakali: Anth Hi Aarambh Hai, got recognition with Sony Entertainment Television's Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman where he played the role of King Kesari, Hanuman's father.

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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

After the success of his character Kesari in Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman, Gagan did another mythological show Mahakali for Colors. He played the role of Lord Indra.

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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

The actor loved working on his fitness. He had a great physic which helped him in bagging mythological shows.

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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

Gagan was not too fond of partying or socialising. He maintained a low profile.

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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

Apart from TV shows, Gagan also appeared in Bollywood films like Who's There? in 2011 and Sanam Hum Aapke Hain in 2009.

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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

Gagan also had a creative side to his personality. He used to make Ganesh Idols at home and then worship them.

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Gagan Kang: 7 lesser known facts about the Mahakali actor who died in a road accident

<p>According to reports in the media, the last scene Gagan shot for was with actor Karan Malhotra who plays lord Vishnu in the show.<br></p>

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