Khubsoorat Actor Ranjit Chowdhry Passes Away At 65; Sanjay Gupta & Celebs Pay Tribute

Veteran actor Ranjit Chowdhry, known for many popular films like Khubsoorat, Kaante, Khatta Meetha and several international projects has passed away on April 15, 2020. He was theatre veteran Pearl Padamsee’s son and Alyque Padamsee was his stepfather. The news of his demise was shared by his half sister Raell Padamsee on social media, however not much is known about the cause of the 65-year-old actor’s death.

Chowdhry made his Hindi movie debut in ‘Khatta Meetha‘, playing Russie Mistry with so much ease that fans still remember the character. His violin-playing act in ‘Baton Baton Mein’ is etched strongly in public memory as he portrayed the role of Tina Munim’s younger brother Shabi Perreira quite naturally.

After starring in many popular Hindi films and plays, the actor later moved to the US. He wrote the screenplay and acted for the Canadian venture ‘Sam & Me’ which marked the directorial debut of renowned filmmaker Deepa Mehta. The film got a special mention at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.