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Veteran histrion Ramakant Dayama, known for his performances successful “Chak De India”, “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” and “Ram Setu”, has died aft a prolonged illness, a household person said. He was 71.
Dayama had been unwell for respective months, but the nonstop origin of his decease is not known. His past rites were carried retired connected Tuesday (May 26, 2026).
A acquainted look successful the industry, Dayama was wide appreciated for his versatile performances implicit the years.
In “Chak De! India”, helium played an authoritative associated with the Indian Hockey Federation, portion successful “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story”, helium portrayed Shantilal Mehta, begetter of stockbroker Harshad Mehta.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Asha Naithani and daughter, Yashaswini Dayama, who is besides an histrion and has featured successful “Dear Zindagi” and “Delhi Crime”.
