‘Chak De! India’ Star Rio Kapadia dies at 66

The cremation of Rio Kapadia is scheduled for Friday, September 15, at Shiv Dham Shamshan Bhumi in Goregaon.

Rio Kapadia Death
Veteran actor Rio Kapadia dies at 66.

Veteran actor Rio Kapadia, renowned for his roles in iconic films such as “Chak De India,” “Dil Chahta Hai,” and “Mardaani,” passed away at the age of 66 on September 14.

Faisal Malik, a close friend, confirmed his demise to India Today. Rio is survived by his wife, Maria Farah, and their children, Aman and Veer.

The cremation ceremony for Rio Kapadia is scheduled for September 15 at Shiv Dham Shamshan Bhumi in Goregaon. The exact cause of his death remains undisclosed, leaving many to mourn his loss on social media.

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In addition to his contributions to cinema, Rio Kapadia graced the television screen with his presence in the show “Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke,” where he portrayed the role of King Subala of Gandhara, Gandhari’s father, in Siddharth Tewary’s “Mahabharat.”

Rio Kapadia was a vocal advocate for actor’s rights within the television industry, urging fellow actors to support one another. In 2012, he boldly spoke out about the challenges actors face, notably when he was replaced in a prominent role on a show.

His legacy lives on, with his last appearance in an episode of Prime Video’s “Made in Heaven Season 2.”

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