Rahul Koli, one of the child actors of ‘Chhello Show’, which is India’s official entry for Oscars 2023, died of leukaemia on October 2. His father Ramu Koli informed news agency ANI that Rahul had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ahmedabad. He also mentioned that the makers of the film helped them financially through the difficult times.
Now, the makers of ‘Chhello Show’ are reportedly planning to honour Rahul Koli’s memory by setting up a trust for his family. ‘Through the fund, his family will get a monthly sum, and it will work towards helping other kids in the treatment for blood cancer and bone marrow transplant,’ a source told Hindustan Times.
‘Chhello Show’ actor Dipen Raval told Hindustan Times, ‘There are no words to express the grief that the whole team is feeling right now. We were attached to each other as a family. I had several scenes with him where he was running, and trust me, there were no symptoms of blood cancer. Agar kuch hota toh pata chalta. We got to know about it some months back, and were disturbed. Even his family was going through a tough times’
He added, 'Aaj humari ek aankh mein khushi ke aansu hain ke Oscar buzz hai, and doosri aankh mein Rahul ko khone ke gum ke aansu hain. The film is a tribute to him'.
‘Chhello Show’, directed by Pan Nalin, will release in theatres on October 14.
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