Sad Rajiv Kapoor will not be there to take pleasure in accolades for ‘Toolsidas Junior’: Ashutosh Gowariker
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Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has mourned the loss of life of actor Rajiv Kapoor, saying it’s heartbreaking that he will not be there to witness the reward coming his manner for his swansong “Toolsidas Junior”. Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, died on Tuesday resulting from a coronary heart assault. He was 58. The actor made his debut with 1983 movie “Ek Jaan Hain Hum”, however his first look as a number one man was in blockbuster “Ram Teri Ganga Maili” (1985), which was Raj Kapoor’s final directorial enterprise.
He went on to function in movies like “Aasmaan”, “Lover Boy”, “Zabardast”, “Hum To Chale Pardes”. “Zimmedar”, launched in 1990, was his final movie as a hero. With Gowariker and Bhushan Kumar-backed “Toolsidas Junior”, Rajiv Kapoor was set to return to the display after 30 years.
Gowariker stated he was a fan of Rajiv Kapoor since his appearing debut and bought the chance to collaborate with him for the upcoming sports activities drama, the place he was an “absolute professional.”
“It was really lovely to work with Rajiv. On sets, he was an absolute professional and played the part with so much fun, dignity and ease. What an affable person he was. His performance in ‘Toolsidas Junior’ is going to surprise everyone. Sadly, he won’t be there to enjoy the accolades he was surely going to receive,” the filmmaker stated in an announcement.
Taking to his Twitter, Ashutosh stated, “Saddened to hear about the passing of Rajiv Kapoor! I was a fan from his Ram Teri Ganga Maili days. We had wrapped shoot for my home production TOOLSIDAS JUNIOR, directed by Mridul! Rajiv was so affable and played his part with much fun & ease. Will miss him deeply!!”
The movie, written and directed by Mridul, additionally options Sanjay Dutt.
The “Lagaan” helmer stated his crew had contacted Rajiv Kapoor lately to arrange his interviews for the promotion of the movie.
“And now, I still cannot believe that I am talking about him in the past tense,” he added.
Rajiv Kapoor was the youngest amongst three brothers and two sisters — Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain. His eldest sister Ritu Nanda and brother Rishi Kapoor handed away in January and April final 12 months.
(With PTI Inputs)