New Delhi: Child actor of ‘Chhello Show’ Rahul Koli died on October 2 after fighting leukemia at the age of 10. Chhello Show is India’s official entry to the Oscars 2023 and was scheduled to be release in theatres on October 14.
A prayer meeting was held in his hometown in Hapa village near Jamnagar by his family. Rahul Koli’s father, Ramu Koli, who is an autorickshaw driver said that his son was looking forward to the film’s release.
According to media reports, Rahul Koli’s father said the late child actor had fever and vomited blood before his death.
The Director, Nalin Pandya said that the film’s team was with the 10-year-old actor at the hospital, in his final days. In the film, Rahul Koli played the role of Manu, a close friend of Samay, who is the lead character.
Condolences started pouring in on social media for the child actor after the news of his demise:
10-year-old actor #RahulKoli, who played a significant role in India’s #Oscars entry #ChhelloShow, passed away after a fight against leukemia. #RIP ?#LastFilmShow #PanNalin pic.twitter.com/dL0gPzN98i
— Neeti Roy (@neetiroy) October 11, 2022
India’s Oscar entry Chhello Show child actor Rahul Koli dies of cancer pic.twitter.com/z6Dk5xzZs1
— Mankuzhi Murali (@mankuzhimurali) October 11, 2022
The #ChhelloShow child actor, Rahul Koli, dies of cancer just a few days before the film’s theatrical release. RIP ?#RahulKoli #RIP pic.twitter.com/TnBx6A4jEH
— $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST_) October 11, 2022
About the film ‘Chhello Show’
Chhello Show is a Gujarati film which has made its way as an India’s official entry to the Oscars this year. The film is about celebrating childhood and the joys and wonder of discovering new things.
