Bollywood actor and Raj Kapoor’s son Rajiv Kapoor handed away on Tuesday. He was 58.
Rajiv’s sister-in-law Neetu Kapoor took to Instagram to substantiate the information. Sharing a photograph of the actor, Neetu wrote, “RIP 🙏.”
Several celebrities from the Indian movie fraternity mourned the demise of Rajiv Kapoor. Singer Lata Mangeshkar mentioned she is deeply saddened to know concerning the demise of Raj Kapoor’s youngest son. She wrote on Twitter, “Mujhe abhi pata chala ki Raj Kapoor sahab ke chote bete, guni abhineta Rajiv Kapoor ka aaj swargwas hua. Sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare yehi meri prarthana. (I just got to know that Raj Kapoor’s youngest son and talented actor Rajiv Kapoor passed away. I am very sad. May his soul rest in peace.)”
TV anchor-director Naved Jafri shared how Rajiv Kapoor was ‘a pure heart’. He tweeted, “He was a pure heart and a very nice human being. May his soul rest in peace, deepest condolences to the family #rajivkapoor #riprajivkapoor.”
Actor Tusshar Kapoor posted on Twitter, “Sad to hear of the passing away of Rajiv Kapoor! Deepest condolences to the family! May his soul rest in peace.”
Rajiv Kapoor with brothers Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor. (Express archive picture)
Born to Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor and spouse Krishna Kapoor on August 25, 1962, Rajiv Kapoor made his appearing debut with 1983 film Ek Jaan Hain Hum. He gained recognition together with his father’s final directorial Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985). Some of his different memorable movies embody Aasmaan (1984), Lover Boy (1985), Zabardast (1985) and Hum To Chale Pardes (1988). But quickly Rajiv, additionally addressed as Chimpu, moved to movie course and manufacturing.
In 1996, Rajiv directed Prem Granth which featured his elder brother Rishi Kapoor within the lead position together with Madhuri Dixit. He ventured into manufacturing with brother Randhir Kapoor’s directorial Henna in 1991 and likewise produced Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999). But after this, Rajiv took a break from Bollywood, and it was solely final yr that his comeback to the films was introduced.
Rajiv Kapoor and Mandakini in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. (Express archive picture)
The actor was set to make a return to motion pictures after 28 years with Ashutosh Gowariker’s Toolsidas Junior. The movie was introduced in December 2020 with Sanjay Dutt within the lead position.
