Simple Kapadia

Simple Kapadia (15 August 1958 – 10 November 2009) was a Hindi film actress and costume designer, who was active in her professional career from 1987 until her death in 2009.
Early and personal life.
Simple was born on 15 August 1958 to parents Chunnibhai and Betty Kapadia. She was raised alongside 3 siblings - elder sister Dimple Kapadia, younger sister Reem Kapadia (who died of drug overuse) and Suhail (Munna) Kapadia.
She had a son Karan Kapadia with a Sikh whom she quickly divorced, and was the aunt of Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna.
Career.
Acting.
Simple Kapadia made her acting debut in 1977 at the age of 18 in the role of Sumitha Mathur in the film "Anurodh", with her brother-in-law, actor Rajesh Khanna. She starred opposite Jeetendra in "Shakka" and "Chakravyuha."
She played supporting roles in "Lootmaar", "Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai", "Jeevan Dhaara" and "Dulha Bikta Hai". In 1985 she starred in the art film "Rehguzar" opposite Shekhar Suman. Her last acting gig was an item song for "Parakh" in 1987.
Costume design.
After her final acting gig, she became a costume designer, and designed for actors including Sunny Deol, Tabu, Amrita Singh, Sridevi and Priyanka Chopra.
In 1994 she won a National Award for her costume design in "Rudaali". She later designed for Indian movies including "Rok Sako To Rok Lo" and "Shaheed".
Death.
Simple Kapadia was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, but continued working despite the pain. She died in a hospital in Andheri, Mumbai on 10 November 2009, aged 51.