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Samir Bangara of Qyuki Digital Media passes away

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14 Jun 2020 00:00 IST

Updated On 14 Jun 2020 14:08 IST

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Samir Bangara, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Qyuki Digital Media passed away in a road accident today (June 14, 2020).

According to reports, Samir Bangara passed away in a car accident. He had co-founded Qyuki Digital Media - a creator-focused media company, along with AR Rahman and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur.

He began his career in venture capital with IL&FS Venture corporation, thereafter he experienced a stint as an investment banker, he then joined Indiagames in 2005.

Before co-founding Qyuki, Samir Bangara had also been the Managing Director(Digital) at The Walt Disney Company India (Disney UTV) in 2012.

Several personalities from the Music & Film Industry such as Vishal Dadlani, Ronnie Screwvala, Tarun Katial, Armaan Malik, mourn the loss and share condolences through Twitter.

Just heard that @samirbangara is no more. Horrible, heartbreaking news. Man's been a friend for a long time. Such a good guy, so straight-up. Helped so many people build careers out of nothing! His legacy will remain.

Much love & strength to the family. 🙏🏼

2020, enough please!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 14, 2020

Terrible news RIP @samirbangara - such a sharp mind, ambitious and a gentleman- we worked so well so many years - only the best of memories - so sudden - strength to the family and the children
— Ronnie Screwvala (@RonnieScrewvala) June 14, 2020

Really very sad to wake up to the news that @samirbangara is no more. He was a great guy with a drive and passion like no other. Shocking and heartbreaking. Sincere condolences, strength and prayers to his immediate family & the @MyQyuki family...
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) June 14, 2020

⁦@samirbangara⁩ this is really tragic and unfair! #gonetoosoon #RIP pic.twitter.com/7cDbqi6IZT
— Tarun Katial @ coto (@tarunkatial) June 14, 2020

RIP Samir, your legacy lives on.

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