Rio Kapadia is an Indian actor, known for his work in the Hindi film and television industry. He breathed his last on September 14, 2023.
Wiki/Biography
Rio Kapadia was born in 1957 (age 66 years; at time of death) in India.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11″
Hair Color: Salt & Pepper
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
His wife’s name is Maria. He has a daughter named Farah Kapadia.
Rio Kapadia with his wife and daughter
Career
Movie
Rio Kapadia played the role of Shankaran in the Bollywood film ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2001). He gained immense popularity for playing the role of an Australian commentator in the film ‘Chak De! India’ (2007). In 2008, he played the role of Rensil in the film ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan,’ starring R. Madhavan.
‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ movie poster
In 2012, he appeared in the film ‘Agent Vinod’ where he played the role of Alay Khan. He appeared in several more films including ‘Aakhari Decision’ (2010), ‘Shree’ (2013), ‘Mardaani’ (2014), ‘Happy New Year’ (2014), and ‘Khuda Hafiz’ (2020).
Television
In 2000, he made an episodic appearance in the crime detective television drama series ‘Suraag – The Clue,’ which aired on DD National. He played the role of Jasvendra Kapoor in the serial. He played the role of Vikram Ahuja in the television drama series ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ (2000), on StarPlus. In 2004, he played the role of Right News Channel’s CEO in the superhero television series ‘Karma – Koi Aa Raha Hai Waqt Badalney.’ The series aired on StarPlus. In 2013, she appeared in the TV show ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke,’ which aired on Zee TV. He essayed the role of Akash Kumar Sandhu (Gunjan’s father) in the series.
Rio Kapadia in a still from the TV series ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke’
His performance as Raja Subala in the historical epic television series ‘Mahabharat,’ on StarPlus, won great appreciation from the audience. He appeared in various other TV series including ‘Kkusum’ (2004) on Sony TV, ‘Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai’ (2005) on Sony TV, ‘Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai’ (2007) on Zee TV, and ‘Savdhaan India’ (2012) on Life OK.
Death
Rio Kapadia breathed his last on 14 September 2023. His last rites were performed at Shiv Dham Shamshan Bhumi, Goregaon on 15 September 2023 at 11 am
Facts/Trivia
- According to some reports, he was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.
- In 2004, he became a member of the Cinema & TV Artists Association (CINTAA).
- He likes to listen to music and play percussion instruments.
- He has a keen interest in making pencil sketches. He has done pencil sketches of various Bollywood and Hollywood and classic Ferrari cars, which he used to share on his social media.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
