Khubsoorat actor Ranjit Chowdhry dies at 65

Ranjit Chowdhry was best know for his role in the Rekha starrer Khubsoorat

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Published: Thu 16 Apr 2020, 9:32 AM

Last updated: Fri 17 Apr 2020, 2:39 PM

Film, TV and theatre actor and son of legendary actress Pearl Padamsee, Ranjit Chowdhry, passed away on Wednesday April 15. He was 65. 
The late actor was best know for his role in the Rekha starrer Khubsoorat. He made his screen debut in the movie Khatta Meetha in 1978 and went on to star in films like Baton Baton Mein, Bandit Queen, Fire, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, Such a Long Journey, Kaante and others.
He also worked in Hollywood movies like Mississippi Masala, Lonely in America as well as US TV series like Prison Break. He also had a guest appearance in Steve Carell, John Krasinski starrer The Office series. Chowdhry had moved to the US in 1980 where he worked as a writer and actor. He wrote the screenplay for Deepa Mehta's Sam & Me,  for which he got a mention at the Cannes Film Festival. 
"For all those who knew Ranjit, the funeral will be held tomorrow and a gathering to celebrate his life n share his stories on May 5th. With love, Raell," wrote Ranjit's half-sister and theatre personality Raell Padamsee on her Instagram post.
 According to reports, Chowdhry was suffering from a disease for several months and had gone to hospital to undergo surgery. Unfortunately, he did not survive the procedure.
 Actor and friend Rahul Khanna in his tribute to Chowdhry tweeted, "Gutted to learn of #RanjitChowdhry's passing. Despite his diminutive frame, he was a towering icon of Indian diaspora cinema and a master of his craft. By far, one of the most endearingly quirky and acerbically witty people I've had the pleasure of knowing. A true original! I have such fun memories of working with him on Bollywood/ Hollywood, then, on an off-Broadway musical (that we both eventually ended up not doing) and, of course, the dinners at his apartment in New York. Giving you a standing ovation & raising a toast to you, my friend! (sic)"
The funeral ceremony of the actor will be held today.