MUMBAI: Chandrakant Pandya, who played the role of Nishad Raj in the mythological show 'Ramayan', passed away today (October 21). Ramayan actress Dipika Chikhlia took to social media to inform about his sudden demise.

It is reported that the actor was suffering from many health ailments and passed away at the age of 72.
Sharing a picture of the late actor, Dipika wrote, ‘#RIP Chandrakant Pandya – Nishad Raj of Ramayan’.

He gained popularity with Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. He played Lord Rama's childhood friend Nishad Raj. 

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The actor has featured in several movies, the most prominent ones being Prem Lagna, Pyar Ho Gaya, Parivaar Na Pankhi, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, and Chundadi Ni Laaj. His 2017 release includes the Gujarati drama movie Samay Chakra. He got his first break in the Gujarati film 'Kadu Makrani'.

Chandrakant was a great friend of Bollywood's veteran actor Amjad Khan. Both completed college studies together. Chandrakant was very interested in plays and acting since childhood. During this time he got a chance to work in plays with actors Upendra Trivedi and Arvind Trivedi. And his acting journey started.

A few days ago Ramayan actor Arvind Trivedi, who played the role of Ravan, had also passed away. 

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Credits: TOI