Tragedy Strikes Pune: Garba King Ashok Mali Dies of Heart Attack While Playing Dandiya
Ashok Mali, Pune’s Renowned Garba King, Collapses While Playing Garba with His Son, Declared Dead at Hospital
Garba King Ashok Mali Dies of Heart Attack While Playing Dandiya in Pune
Pune: In a heartbreaking turn of events during the festive season of Navratri, tragedy struck the city of Chakan in Pune when Ashok Mali, fondly known as the Garba King, collapsed while playing Garba and passed away on the spot. The incident occurred late in the evening as Ashok Mali was performing Dandiya with his son during a Garba event.
The Navratri celebration quickly turned somber as Ashok Mali suddenly felt dizzy while playing to the popular Garba song “Ghungat Me Chand Hoga Akho Me Sajni…” Mali collapsed in front of the shocked crowd, including his son, Bhavesh. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, doctors declared him brought dead.
This tragic incident has left the local community in shock and grief. Ashok Mali, who hailed from Hol village in Dhule district, was a prominent figure in Pune’s Garba circles. A large crowd would gather to watch his electrifying Garba performances every year. Mali had been actively involved in Garba training for over five years and was widely admired for his passion and energy on stage.
This year, Mali had been invited to perform in Chakan for Navratri celebrations. The incident has led to an outpouring of condolences from the Pune community and those who knew him. Ashok Mali’s death, especially while playing Garba with his son, has cast a pall of sadness over the festive season.
