14 September,2023 05:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Rio Kapadia (Photo: X)
Bollywood actor Rio Kapadia, who is remembered as the commentator in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Chak De! India', passed away at the age of 66 on Thursday. Kapadia breathed his last at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday.
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 p.m. today."
The cause of his death is currently unknown. Kapadia's last rites will be held on Friday, in Goregaon area of Mumbai.
Besides âChak De! India', Kapadia has also acted in âHappy New Year', âDil Chahta Hai', and âMardaani'.
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He had also acted in series like âSapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke' and Siddharth Tewary's âMahabharat' and others like âKyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', âKkusum: Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahaani'.
The actor was last seen in âMade In Heaven 2', in which he essayed the role of Mrunal Thakur's father.