Bollywood actor Rio Kapadia, who starred in films like Chak De! India, Happy New Year, Dil Chahta Hai, among others, passed away on Thursday, September 14. His sudden demise left the entire industry shocked.
He was 66 when he breathed his last. He reportedly succumbed after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Maria and daughter Farah.
A close friend of Kapadia issued an official statement which read, “Dear friends, with great regret I wish to inform you guys that our dear friend Rio Kapadia passed away at 12:30 pm today.”
Kapadia played numerous memorable roles in some of the biggest Bollywood films. He is famously remembered as the commentator in Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De! India.