Veteran actor Ramakant Dayama passes away at 69

Veteran actor Ramakant Daayama passed away on May 26 after a long illness. He was 69.

The news of his passing was confirmed by his close friend and actor Shubhangi Latkar, who announced his passing through an emotional social media post.

"Today, we lost a truly beautiful soul... and I am simply speechless," she wrote, adding, "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 spontaneous dancer, a soulful singer, a brilliant actor, and for me, a wise advisor whose words always carried meaning," she added.

Also talking about his health and Daima's resilience during his prolonged health struggles, she wrote, “He may have looked tiny in appearance, but he was one of the strongest and most courageous people I have known."

Furthermore, she disclosed that they had been preparing to collaborate on two upcoming projects, a Hindi play and a stage-based poetry performance.

The official X account of Cine & TV Artistes’ Association also mourned the loss of the actor. The note read, “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.”

"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," she wrote.

"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 Latkar concluded her post.

Ramakant Daayama was a versatile Indian actor whose career spanned theatre, television, cinema and OTT platforms. He was recently seen sharing the screen with Anubha Fatehpuria in the critically acclaimed, award-winning short film Thursday Special.