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Indian movie actresses deceased in Cancer

Here are 5 famous actresses from India died in Cancer:

Simple Kapadia

Simple Kapadia (August 15, 1958 Edinburgh-November 10, 2009 Andheri) also known as Simple Kapadiya or Simple was an Indian actor, model and costume designer.

She began her career as a model before making her acting debut in the film Anurodh in 1977. She went on to appear in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Jeevan Dhara, Naseeb, Lootmaar, and Baaton Baaton Mein. Simple also worked as a costume designer for films such as Rudaali, Maachis, and Om Jai Jagadish. She won the National Film Award for Best Costume Design for Rudaali in 1993. Simple Kapadia passed away at the age of 51 due to cancer.

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Ragini

Ragini (November 27, 2014 Thiruvananthapuram-December 30, 1976) also known as Ragini Sona or Regini was an Indian actor, film producer and ballet dancer. She had two children, Priya Thampi and Lakshmi Thampi.

Ragini began her career as a ballet dancer and later transitioned to acting in films. She made her acting debut in the Malayalam film "Moodupadam" in 1963, which was directed by Madhu. She went on to act in several Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films, some of which include "Thiruvabharanam", "Chakravakam" and "Bhakta Kumbara". Ragini was also a producer and produced several successful films including "Bhakta Kumbara", "Bedara Kannappa" and "Maya Bazaar". She received a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for "Kula Gourava" in 1971. Ragini was highly regarded for her expressive eyes and graceful movements in her films. She passed away on December 30, 1976, at the age of 41.

Laxmi Chhaya

Laxmi Chhaya (January 7, 1948-May 9, 2004 Mumbai) also known as Laxmi Chaya, Lakshmi Chaya, Lakshmi Chhaya, Laxmi Chayya or Laxmichhaya was an Indian actor.

She was born in Karachi, British India (now Pakistan) and began her acting career in the late 1960s. She appeared in over 50 Hindi films, including "Mera Gaon Mera Desh", "Jab Jab Phool Khile", and "Do Raaste".

Chhaya also appeared in a few Marathi and Gujarati films. She was known for her dancing skills and performed in several popular songs of the time.

In addition to her film career, Chhaya was also a trained classical dancer and performed on stage and television. She was a recipient of the Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Lapandav".

Chhaya continued to act in films until her untimely death in 2004 at the age of 56 due to a heart attack.

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Nutan

Nutan (June 4, 1936 Mumbai-February 21, 1991 India) otherwise known as Nutan Behl, Nutan Rajnish Behl, Late Smt. Nutan Behl, Nutan Samarth or Nutan Samarth Behl was an Indian actor. Her child is called Mohnish Bahl.

Nutan was born into a family of film personalities, with her mother Shobhna Samarth being a well-known actress, and her father Kumarsen Samarth being a film director. Nutan started her acting career at the young age of 14, with the film "Hamari Beti" (1950), and went on to become one of the most prominent and versatile actresses in the Indian film industry.

Nutan is known for her performances in films like "Seema" (1955), for which she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award, "Sujata" (1959), for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and "Bandini" (1963), for which she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award again. She also received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Apart from her successful film career, Nutan was also a trained classical singer and an accomplished writer. She wrote a weekly column for "Stardust" magazine and also published a book called "Nutan: Asen Mi Nasen Mi" in Marathi.

Nutan was married to Rajnish Bahl, a Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy, and had one son, Mohnish Bahl, who also became a successful actor in the Indian film industry. Nutan passed away in 1991 at the age of 54, leaving behind a legacy of outstanding performances and contributions to Indian cinema.

Chandrakala

Chandrakala a.k.a. Chandrkala was an Indian actor.

She mainly appeared in Tamil and Telugu language films during the 1950s and 1960s. Some of her notable film credits include "Manthiri Kumari," "Mangayar Thilakam," "Chittoor Rani Padmini," and "Pattaliyin Vetri." She was known for her versatile acting skills and her ability to portray a range of characters on screen. Chandrakala was also a trained classical dancer and often incorporated her dance skills into her film performances. Despite her success in the film industry, she retired from acting at a young age and lived a relatively quiet life until her death in 2009.

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