Mumbai: Ashraf Ul Haq, fondly known as “Smackiya” from the film Fukrey, died on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness. He was in his 40s. A grieving film fraternity remembers him as a “gentle human being”.
A flurry of tweets from B-town accompanied the announcement:
Manoj Bajpayee: “Can’t believe our very own ashraful is no more. its so shocking. he will always be remembered as a dear friend gentle human being and gr8 actor.”
RichaChadha: “RIP Ashraf. Fukrey wouldn’t be what it was without ‘smakiya’ ... You shall be missed.
@varunsharma90@PulkitSamrat@alifazal9@OyeManjot Ali Fazal: “Ashraful Haque. Urf Smackiya, from our beloved film Fukrey. Has left us!!. My condolences to his family and child. Its heartbreaking!”
Farhan Akhtar: “Ashraful, who portrayed ‘Smackiya’ in Fukrey passed away. Much too young to be gone. Tragic. Deepest condolences to his family”
Pulkit Samrat: “RIP Ashraful aka “Smakiya” from Fukrey. Strength to his family!”
Ritesh Sidwani: “Shocked to hear about Ashraf. He played the part of smakiya in #Fukrey. Strength & amp; courage to his wife & amp; little one. RIP.”
