Actor Navin Nischol died of a massive heart attack in Mumbai on Saturday.

A film and television actor of repute, Nischol made his debut with 'Saawan Bhadon' in the early 70s opposite Rekha.

Though never a megastar, he had paired with some of the top Bollywood heroines of his time and later shifted to character roles. He was the first gold medalist from the Film and Television Institute of India.

Nischol is best remembered for his character in the hit television serial 'Dekh Bhai Dekh'.

The veteran actor starred in several hit films, including 'Buddha Mil Gaya', 'Khosla ka Ghosla' and 'Break Ke Baad'.

Nischol's personal life was marred in controversy towards the end. His wife Geetanjali committed suicide in 2006.

Nischol was charged with abetting suicide, though he was later acquitted.