Rio Kapadia (1957-2023) was an Indian actor, known for his work in the Hindi film and television industry. On September 14, 2023, he breathed his last.
Wiki/Biography
Rio Kapadia was born in India in 1957 (age 66; death).
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
His wife’s name is Maria. He has a daughter named Farah Kapadia.
Leo Kapadia with wife and daughter
Profession
Movie
Rio Kapadia played the role of Shankaran in the Bollywood film Dil Chahta Hai (2001). He is popular for his role as an Australian commentator in the film “Chak De!” India” (2007). In 2020, he played Commander Ali Azam Ghazi in the film “Khuda Haafiz” starring Vidyut Jammwal.
Rio Kapadia (centre) in a still from the movie “Khuda Haafiz”
In 2021, he starred in the film The Big Bull alongside Abhishek Bachchan. The film was released digitally on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar. He has also appeared in many more films including Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008), Aakhari Decision (2010), Agent Vinod (2012), Shree (2013), Mardaani (2014) and Happy New Year” (2014).
television
In 2000, Rio Kapadia made a guest appearance in DD National’s detective crime TV series Suraag – The Clue, playing the role of Jasvendra Kapoor.
TV series “Suraag – Clues” poster
He played the role of Vikram Ahuja in the StarPlus TV series “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” (2000). In 2004, he played the CEO of a right news channel in the superhero TV series “Karma – Koi Aa Raha Hai Waqt Badalney”. The show airs on StarPlus. In 2013, he appeared in the TV show “Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke” aired on Zee TV. He explores the character of Akash Kumar Sandhu (Gunjan’s father) in the show.
Stills of Rio Kapadia in the TV series “Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke”
His performance as King Subala in the historical epic TV series Mahabharata (2013) aired on StarPlus earned him huge appreciation from the audience.
Rio Kapadia plays King Subala in TV series Mahabharata stills
He has also appeared in several other TV series including Sony TV’s “Kkusum” (2004), Sony TV’s “Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai” (2005), Zee TV’s “Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai” (2007) and “Savdhaan India” (2012) is about life OK.
web series
Rio Kapadia played the role of Major General M. Sundar Raman in the web series “The Test Case” (2017), which premiered on ALT Balaji. In 2019, he explored the role of Manekshaw Nanavati in the web series Verdict – Nation vs Nanavati. The show is aired on OTT platforms ZEE5 and ALT Balaji.
Poster of web series “Verdict – Nation vs Nanavati”
He has also appeared in several other web series such as City of Dreams (2019) on Hotstar, Bombay Beauty (2021) on Netflix, and Made in Heaven Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video.
die
Rio Kapadia breathed her last on September 14, 2023.His last rites were performed on September 15, 2023 at 11 am at Shiv Dham Shamshan Bhumi, Goregaon
Facts/Trivia
- It was reported that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.
- In 2004, he became a member of the Cinema and Television Artists Association (CINTAA).
- He enjoys listening to music and playing percussion instruments.
- He has a deep passion for pencil drawings. He has penciled sketches of various Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities as well as classic Ferrari cars and often shares them on social media.
Leo Kapadia and his artwork
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