Simple Kapadia (Dimple's younger sister) passes away

The actress breathed her last yesterday (10 November, 2009) at a suburban hospital

Simple Kapadia, Dimple Kapadia's younger sister, is no more. She breathed her last yesterday afternoon in a hospital at Andheri.

The former actress-turned-costume designer had been undergoing treatment at various hospitals since the last few years. It is believed that she was suffering from cancer but the family was always tightlipped about it.

A source says, "The family was under terrible stress because of Simple's illness. They never spoke about it then and they will not speak about it even now."

Director Rahul Dholakia, who was present at the hospital when Simple breathed her last, says, "My friend is no more. I really can't talk."

A family friend says, "Akshay Kumar (Dimple's son-in-law) is returning from Baramati, where he is shooting for Priyadarshan's next film."

Simple began her career when she was 18. She made her debut in 1977 with Anurodh, where she was paired opposite her brother-in-law Rajesh Khanna. Later, she worked in Hum Rahe Na Hum, Tumhare Bina, Jeevan Dhaara, Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai, Dulha Bikta Hai, Naseeb, Shakka, Lootmaar, Man Pasand, Ahsaas, Rehguzar, Chakravuyha and Pyar Ke Do Pal. She quit acting in 1986 after Pyar Ke Do Pal. Later in 1994, she worked as a costume designer for Rudaali and won a National award for it.