Samir Bangara, Co-founder and MD of Qyuki Digital Media meets a sad, untimely demise

Samir Bangara who was considered as one of the sharpest minds in the world of influencer marketing, lost his life in an accident earlier today.

Samir Bangara met his sad demise as he met with a motorcycle accident earlier today. Samir was a well-known name in the entertainment and media industry and even considered as a mentor by many. Pioneering in the field of digital influencer marketing, Samir Bangara was the MD at Qyuki Digital Media, which was also co-founded by him. As mentioned on his Linkedin profile, "Serendipity struck in mid 2013 when I met Shekhar Kapur and AR Rahman and ended up Co-Founding Qyuki." 

While Qyuki was a venture close to his heart, Samir had a long successful career that highlights how instrumental he had been in the running and successful growth of several investment, digital and media businesses.

The news of his untimely death has left many shocked and disheartened including the influencers and digital personalities whose careers he helped establish and grow.

His friends and well-wishers took to Twitter to share their dismay:

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

⁦@samirbangara⁩ this is really tragic and unfair! #gonetoosoon #RIP pic.twitter.com/7cDbqi6IZT

— Tarun Katial (@tarunkatial) 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'm really really sorry Gurpreet. This feels unreal. Sending you hugs.

— Sucharita Tyagi (@Su4ita) June 14, 2020

Rest in peace @samirbangara. You helped so many young people achieve their dreams. You will be remembered!
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— Mihir Joshi (@mihirjoshimusic) June 14, 2020

Lost a mentor and a friend today. @samirbangara thankyou for making Indian Jam Project possible.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/lexzwGrse4

— Tushar Lall (@tusharlall02) June 14, 2020

Tragic news coming in this AM— @MyQyuki founder Samir Bangara passed away in a road accident. RIP ??

— Samidha Sharma (@samidhas) June 14, 2020

Shocking news that Samir Sir is no more pure soul never forgotten ?? RIP @samirbangara pic.twitter.com/vluW4HfmNa

— Anjaliburman (@Anjaliburman8) June 14, 2020

2020 has gone crazy. In morning news of @samirbangara and now @itsSSR . ????
May God give peace to both noble souls. ????

— Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) June 14, 2020

Absolutely shocked & devastated to hear @samirbangara passed away in a road accident. Such a fantastic professional, friend, generous collaborator. We say carpe diem. He said carpe omnia! So wonderfully hungry for life. My deepest condolences to his family and colleagues @MyQyuki

— Shoma Chaudhury (@ShomaChaudhury) June 14, 2020

Another tragic loss for the entrepreneurial world. A great mentor/guide for so many. May you REST IN PEACE @samirbangara #RIPSAMIRBANGARA

— Abhinav Sinha (@abhinavsinha98) June 14, 2020

Still can't believe @samirbangara you are gone.
We have done so many things together
Traveled the world, experienced the thrills of building startups...the good and bad times...

Such a big loss loss ??? ? @nixxin@rafat @ipaananen @RonnieScrewvala @vijayshekhar pic.twitter.com/btEMramCVH

— Vishal Gondal (@vishalgondal) June 14, 2020

Shocked to hear about my dear friend @samirbangara still can’t process it!! We were on a call on Friday and were supposed to speak again tomorrow. RIP brother. Gone too soon

— sulaiman merchant (@Sulaiman) June 14, 2020

Can’t believe the news about @samirbangara .
Such a great guy, always passionate. I hope you’re in a better place. Totally shocked. ??RIP

— Arjun Kanungo (@arjun_kanungo) June 14, 2020

Really sad to hear the news about @samirbangara sir! He was an incredible human being. Huge huge loss

— Hriday Gattani (@hridayg) June 14, 2020

I lost my brother Samir Bangara this morning in an accident. I really can’t believe this.. we spoke yesterday & he’s gone today. @samirbangara

I’m heartbroken & speechless ..@MyQyuki

— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) June 14, 2020

Devastating news. Can’t believe what’s happening.

— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) June 14, 2020

Gone from our sight,
but never from our hearts.

RIP @samirbangara ?? ?
God bless ? pic.twitter.com/xErgBrzE8K

— Vishal Gondal (@vishalgondal) June 14, 2020

Really really really shocked to hear of @samirbangara passing away.

We spent many months together @Indiagames with @vishalgondal and then in his later ventures too.

Gosh. You will be missed man! :-(

— Mahesh Murthy (@maheshmurthy) 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

Samir Bangara has left behind a legacy that will keep on growing. Here's hoping his soul rests in peace.