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Qyuki Digital Media co-founder and managing director Samir Bangara passes away
MUMBAI: Qyuki Digital Media co-founder and managing director Samir Bangara passed away in a car accident on 14 June.
Amidst his colourful multi-dimensional career, he also led digital for the Disney group in India as managing director – digital with the responsibility of integrating and growing the businesses of Indiagames, Disney Interactive and UTV Interactive. He founded Qyuki Digital Media in 2013.
Several Bollywood celebrities have mourned the loss on 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
I lost my super power today @samirbangara you have been a mentor / friend / business guide and the biggest cheer leader…. you belived in me like no one else in this world.
what happens to our afternoon catch up call today.
Can’t believe this. Please come back 🙁
— Guneet Monga (@guneetm) June 14, 2020
