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Bollywood star Rajiv Kapoor passes away

Bollywood star Rajiv Kapoor passes away

He was the youngest son of late actor-producer Raj Kapoor.
Updated 10 Feb, 2021

Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor passed away on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 58 years old.

Rajiv, the youngest son of late actor-producer Raj Kapoor, and brother of late actor Rishi Kapoor, starred in several movies. He made his acting debut in 1983 with Ek Jaan Hain Hum and then went on to star in Aasmaan, Lover Boy and Zabardast. His most popular project, however, remains Ram Teri Ganga Maili in 1985, which was directed by his father.

Rajiv’s last project was Toolsidas Junior, which just finished filming. “Rajiv was so affable and played his part with much fun and ease,” director Ashutosh Gowariker wrote on Twitter.

This is the third member the Kapoor family has lost recently — Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020 and their sister Ritu Nanda died in January 2020.

The Kapoor family has chosen not to have a Chautha for Rajiv due to the pandemic. A Chautha usually includes a mass prayer for the deceased.

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A number of celebrities have paid tribute to Rajiv on social media.

His sister-in-law Neetu, wife of Rishi, posted a picture of Rajiv with the caption 'RIP'.

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His niece Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a picture with her late uncle.

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Madhuri Dixit recalled the wonderful moments they had shared.

Rajiv had no children and is survived by his brother Randhir Kapoor and sister Reema Kapoor.

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Treyon Feb 10, 2021 12:16pm
The lessor known brother. Never seen him in anything.
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Akram Feb 10, 2021 12:20pm
RIP. He was the smartest of the Kapoor clan.
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Mann Feb 10, 2021 12:44pm
Has been hard year. Kapoor family lost two stalwarts.Rest in peace.
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Changez Khan Feb 10, 2021 01:52pm
58 years is too young to die. RIP.
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Rashid Feb 10, 2021 02:00pm
Peshawar ruled bollywood.
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babu Feb 10, 2021 02:13pm
Within 13 months Raj Kapoor's 3 children expired. First it was his daughter RITU and the 2 sons RISHI and RAJIV. So SAD.
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Venkat Feb 10, 2021 02:33pm
@Rashid luckily landed at Mumbai
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Vishesh Feb 10, 2021 03:24pm
RIP - Kapoors are known for an unhealthy lifestyle. Lesson for the younger generation. Health and Wealth is a long term process and patient process. It pays dividend in longer term
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AKL Feb 10, 2021 03:42pm
After sale of RK studios, death has been haunting the family. Mom, Rishi, Ritu Nanda, Rajiv
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Syed Ahmed Feb 10, 2021 04:13pm
My heartfelt condolences to kapoor family
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Sach baat Feb 10, 2021 04:40pm
@Treyon Then you must be born in the 90s
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Reema Feb 10, 2021 05:28pm
RIP Very handsome and talented actor of the 80’s who bore an uncanny resemblance to his uncle Shammi Kapoor.
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Derek Miller Feb 10, 2021 07:25pm
Nice chap - rest in peace
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SSA Feb 10, 2021 11:40pm
who is he, and why is he news in Pakistan?
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guest Feb 11, 2021 06:35pm
@SSA rest assured he is more famous than u
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