A shocking news has gripped fans and fraternity, veteran actor Ramakant Dayama passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday, May 26.
Ramakant Dayama, a well-known face in Indian film and television, passed away on May 26 after being reportedly unwell for several months. He was reportedly 71 years old.
With a career spanning decades, the veteran star earned praise for his memorable supporting roles. His co-star, friend, and Marathi actress, Shubhangi Latkar, shared the news of his death.
Sharing an old clip of the actor where he's performing "Evening in Paris" at a friend's get-together, she penned an emotional note, calling Dayama "full of life, warmth, and energy." She wrote: "Today, we lost a truly beautiful soul... and I am simply speechless. Ramakant Daima 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 spotenious dancer, a soulful singer, a brilliant actor, and for me, a wise advisor whose words always carried meaning."
She further wrote, "We had so many unfinished plans. After years, I had truly wished to work with him again. We had decided to do a beautiful Hindi play together. When I requested him, he smiled and said, "Let me get well soon." We had even planned to present selected beautiful poems together on stage. That dream, too, now remains unfinished..."
News of his death has saddened fans and colleagues across the industry, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to his legacy and contribution to Indian entertainment across different verticals.
One user wrote, "Really saddened by the news Aum shanti."
Anothet user wrote, "So true, Amazing human being, volcano of talent, bundle if energy a true friend......"
CINTAA, Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA), also mourned the passing of Daayama. "With profound sorrow, CINTAA mourns the passing of Shri Rammakant Daayama, a respected former EC Member. On behalf of the entire CINTAA family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and admirers during this difficult time," they wrote on X.
With a career spanning decades, the actor has played supporting roles in several films and worked with A-listers like Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar. His notable projects include Chak De! India, Scam 1992, Crew, Farzi, Ram Setu, Brothers and The Trial, among others.
