January 15, 2016 7:04 AM

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Actor Rajesh Vivek dies of heart attack in Hyderabad

Bollywood actor Rajesh Vivek, mainly known for his roles in superhits like 'Lagaan' and 'Swades', has died. He was 66. His friend told PTI that he passed away around 3 PM in Hyderabad yesterday due to a heart attack. He was shooting there for a film. Rajesh was first introduced by Shyam Benegal in his film 'Junoon' in 1978. <br/><br/>Basically a theatre actor, he had also acted in popular television series 'Mahabharata', 'Bharat Ek Khoj' and in 'Aghori'. Some of his latest films include "Bunty Aur Babli", "Bhoot Unkle", "What is Your Rashee", "Agnipath", "Son of Sardaar", "Dishkiyaaun". He had played the role of a dreaded dacoit in "Bandit Queen".

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