Veteran Actor Ramakant Dayama Passes Away Of Prolonged Illness At 69
Updated on: 26 May, 2026 05:35 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Ramakant Dayama passes away
Chak De! India actor and veteran star Ramakant Dayama passed away on May 26 in Mumbai after battling a prolonged illness. His death cause, however, remains unclear.
The news of his passing was confirmed by co-actor Shubhangi Latkar. She shared an unseen video of the late actor where he is seen dancing and singing with his friends.
Sharing it on Instagram, Latkar wrote, "Today, we lost a truly beautiful soul... and I am simply speechless. Ramakant Daima was not just a dear friend and part of my family, 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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She further wrote, "He may have seemed small in appearance, but he was one of the strongest and most courageous people I have known. Though we all knew he had been unwell for many months, somewhere in the heart, one never stops hoping... 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 recover well soon.` We had even planned to present selected beautiful poems together on stage. That dream, too, now remains unfinished."
"Some losses leave behind a silence that words fail to express. Today feels like one of those days. You will be deeply missed, Ramakant ji. Your warmth, your courage, your art, and your beautiful spirit will always remain alive in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace," Shubhangi concluded.
Ramakant Dayama`s work
The senior actor has given some incredible performances in movies like Chak De India, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, Ram Setu, Dhanak, Brothers, The Trial, Crew, Farzi, Mumbai Saga, and The Chargesheet, among others.
He was also a popular name in the television industry and appeared in shows like Mehndi Wala Ghar, Servicewali Bahu, and Kunwara Hai Par Hamara Hai.
For the uninitiated, he was the father of actress Yashaswini Dayama. She is known for her roles in Dear Zindagi, Bandish Bandits, Delhi Crime, Devi, and more.
Radio City extends its heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace, legend.
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