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Ramakant Dayama: Chak De! India actor dies at 69
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Ramakant Dayama: Chak De! India actor dies at 69

ARY News · May 26, 2026, 7:59 PM

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Seasoned actor Ramakant Dayama, notable for films such as Chak De!
  • Indian media reported that the exact cause of actor Ramakant Dayama’s death was not immediately known, but actress Shubhangi Latkar has confirmed the news.
  • She wrote, “Today, we lost a truly beautiful soul… and I am simply speechless.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Seasoned actor Ramakant Dayama, notable for films such as Chak De! India, Paa, and Crew, among others, died after a protracted illness on Tuesday at the age of 69.

Indian media reported that the exact cause of actor Ramakant Dayama’s death was not immediately known, but actress Shubhangi Latkar has confirmed the news. The 54-year-old actress posted an emotional note and shared a video from the past. In the video, the veteran actor can be seen having fun with his friends while dancing and singing.

She wrote, “Today, we lost a truly beautiful soul… and I am simply speechless. Ramakant Dayama was not just a dear friend and family friend to me, but someone I deeply admired and respected. Full of life, warmth, and energy, he truly knew how to enjoy life despite every challenge. A spontaneous dancer, a soulful singer, a brilliant actor, and for me, a wise advisor whose words always carried meaning.”

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