Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor passes away in Mumbai at 58

<span style="color: #222222;">Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of late legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor passed away in Mumbai today. He was 58.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">He suffered a heart attack at his residence in Chembur area following which he was rushed to a hospital.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Actress Neetu Kapoor, wife of late actor Rishi Kapoor, was the first to confirm the news of her brother-in-law’s demise. She posted a picture of the late actor on Instagram and wrote, &quot;RIP&quot; along with it.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Born on 25th of August 1962, the actor made his Bollywood debut in 1983 with the film 'Ek Jaan Hain Hum.' He later went on to play lead roles in several other movies including the superhit 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili.' Some other films that Rajiv Kapoor worked in are 'Aasmaan,' 'Lover Boy,' 'Hum To Chale Pardes,' and 'Zabardast.'</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Rajiv has not only acted, but also served as a director and a producer. He directed 'Prem Granth' starring Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit-Nene in the lead roles which released in 1996. He also produced 'Henna', 'Prem Granth' and 'Aa, Ab Laut Chalen'.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">The actor was set to make a return to the big screen after 28 years with Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Toolsidas Junior'. The film was announced in December 2020 with actor Sanjay Dutt in the lead role.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Rajiv Kapoor was the youngest among three brothers and two sisters — Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain. His eldest sister Ritu Nanda and brother Rishi Kapoor passed away last year.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Several celebrities from the Indian film fraternity mourned the demise of Rajiv Kapoor.</span><br />

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