Simple passed away in 2009 after battling cancer. (Representative Image)
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Dimple Kapadia's Sister: The Unsung Story of Simple Kapadia's Bollywood Journey

  • Dimple Kapadia and Simple Kapadia, sisters with the same Bollywood dream, debuted with superstars Rajesh Khanna and Rishi Kapoor respectively.
  • Dimple achieved legendary status with her debut in 'Bobby' (1973) and continued a successful career spanning over five decades, earning a National Film Award for 'Rudali'.
  • Simple debuted in 'Anurodh' (1977) opposite Rajesh Khanna but struggled to find stardom, mostly appearing in supporting roles before leaving acting in 1987.
  • Transitioning to costume design, Simple found her true calling, designing for top stars and winning a National Award for Best Costume Designer for 'Rudali'.
  • Simple Kapadia passed away in 2009 at 51 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy in costume design, while her sister Dimple's career continued to flourish.

Why It Matters: Simple Kapadia, Dimple's sister, found success as a National Award-winning costume designer after a brief acting career.

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