Kochi, June 24 (IANS) Senior film, TV serial actor V.P. Khalid passed away on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest at a film location in Vaikom near here, industry sources said.Seventy-year-old Khalid was shooting for the latest directorial venture of Jude Antony.After having his breakfast at the location, Khalid went to the restroom.When he did not return for a while, others went looking for him and found him in a semi- conscious state there.Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the doctor pronounced him dead at arrival.Khalid was a hugely popular stage actor and worked with Alleppey Theatres for a long time.Later, he started doing small roles in films and became a noted actor when he took up acting in TV serials.His three sons -- Shaiju, Jimshi and director Khalid Rahman -- are also in the film industry and doing well for themselves.
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