Rio Kapadia Of Chak De! India Fame Passes Away

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

Rio Kapadia died on Wednesday, September 13, at the age of 66.

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The actor was seen in several Bollywood movies, including Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De! India.

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The news of his death was confirmed by his friend Faisal Malik to India Today.

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It is reported that this cremation will take place tomorrow, September 15, at the Shiv Dham Shamshan Bhumi in Goregaon.

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He is survived by his wife, Maria Farah and two children, Aman and Veer.

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Rio Kapadia has starred in several movies. In Chak De India, he played the role of a commentator.

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Apart from Chak De India, Rio was also seen in movies such as Dil Chahta Hai, and Mardaani.

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His last reported role was in Made in Heaven season 2. He was seen playing the role of Mrunal Thakur’s father.

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