Tamil cinema mourns the loss of veteran actor and comedian Madhan Bob, who passed away at 71 in Chennai due to cancer. Known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles in numerous films alongside stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, he also gained fame as a judge on the comedy show 'Asathapovadhu Yaaru'.
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