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Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor passes away at 58

Raj Kapoor's son Rajiv Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday. He was 58. The cause of death was not known immediately.

Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor dies at 58, Neetu Kapoor confirms the news
Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor dies at 58, Neetu Kapoor confirms the news
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Published : Feb 9, 2021, 2:07 PM IST

Updated : Feb 9, 2021, 5:46 PM IST

Mumbai: Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday. He was 58.

Neetu Kapoor, wife of late actor Rishi Kapoor, was the first to confirm the news on Instagram.

She wrote "RIP" alongside a picture of her brother-in-law.

The cause of death was not known immediately.

Rajiv Kapoor made his acting debut with 1983 film Ek Jaan Hain Hum but made the first appearance as a leading man in blockbuster Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), which was Raj Kapoor's last directorial venture.

He went on to feature in films like Aasmaan, Lover Boy, Zabardast and Hum To Chale Pardes.

Rajiv Kapoor's last film as a hero was 1990's Zimmedaar. He then made a switch to production and direction.

His first production was Henna, directed by eldest brother Randhir Kapoor and featuring Rishi Kapoor.

In 1996 Rajiv Kapoor made his feature directorial debut with PremGranth, starring Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit-Nene.

He also produced the Rishi Kapoor-directed 1999 romance drama Aa Ab Laut Chalen.

Rajiv was the youngest among his three brothers Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv and sisters Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain. His eldest sister Ritu Nanda and brother Rishi Kapoor passed away in January and April last year.

Renowned personalities from various walks of life have expressed grief on his demise.

  • 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.

    — Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • I had the opportunity of working with #Rajiv Kapoor in the film PremGranth. It was a difficult subject which he handled with great maturity though it was his first film. Remembering the wonderful moments we shared. My heartfelt condolences to the Kapoor family. RIP 🙏💔

    — Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • 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!!🙇‍ pic.twitter.com/hZOiUolMde

    — Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • When a close friend unexpectedly leaves us,a piece of our heart is forever broken-Rajeev kapoor to the world - Chimpoo to all of us - my dearest brother -my dearest friend—-Rest in peace.#rajeevkapoor https://t.co/UlUQNykXaf

    — Anu Malik (@The_AnuMalik) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Absolutely heartbroken to hear about the demise of Rajiv Kapoor. A soul gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kapoor family in this difficult time. Om Shanti🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Z98vvR0cxk

    — Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Devastated!! Another big loss to the family 🙏🏻 one of my most favourite people in the world. Love him so so dearly. Don’t remember a Happy Moment without him. Chimpu uncle we will miss you. 💔 RIP 🙏🏻. pic.twitter.com/wUPAfn4eJd

    — Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Sad to hear of the passing away of Rajiv Kapoor! Deepest condolences to the family! May his soul rest in peace

    — Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Very sad news.. #Rajivkapoor Ji passes away following heart attack. My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Kapoor family..!! RIP

    — Payal Ghosh ॐ (@iampayalghosh) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Shocked to hear about #RajivKapoor ‘s passing. Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family.

    — Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • One of the most versatile actor of his time Rajiv Kapoor aka Chimpu passed away. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/O8RWZstu9Z

    — Salman Khurshid (@salman7khurshid) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Mumbai: Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday. He was 58.

Neetu Kapoor, wife of late actor Rishi Kapoor, was the first to confirm the news on Instagram.

She wrote "RIP" alongside a picture of her brother-in-law.

The cause of death was not known immediately.

Rajiv Kapoor made his acting debut with 1983 film Ek Jaan Hain Hum but made the first appearance as a leading man in blockbuster Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), which was Raj Kapoor's last directorial venture.

He went on to feature in films like Aasmaan, Lover Boy, Zabardast and Hum To Chale Pardes.

Rajiv Kapoor's last film as a hero was 1990's Zimmedaar. He then made a switch to production and direction.

His first production was Henna, directed by eldest brother Randhir Kapoor and featuring Rishi Kapoor.

In 1996 Rajiv Kapoor made his feature directorial debut with PremGranth, starring Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit-Nene.

He also produced the Rishi Kapoor-directed 1999 romance drama Aa Ab Laut Chalen.

Rajiv was the youngest among his three brothers Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv and sisters Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain. His eldest sister Ritu Nanda and brother Rishi Kapoor passed away in January and April last year.

Renowned personalities from various walks of life have expressed grief on his demise.

  • 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.

    — Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • I had the opportunity of working with #Rajiv Kapoor in the film PremGranth. It was a difficult subject which he handled with great maturity though it was his first film. Remembering the wonderful moments we shared. My heartfelt condolences to the Kapoor family. RIP 🙏💔

    — Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • 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!!🙇‍ pic.twitter.com/hZOiUolMde

    — Ashutosh Gowariker (@AshGowariker) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • When a close friend unexpectedly leaves us,a piece of our heart is forever broken-Rajeev kapoor to the world - Chimpoo to all of us - my dearest brother -my dearest friend—-Rest in peace.#rajeevkapoor https://t.co/UlUQNykXaf

    — Anu Malik (@The_AnuMalik) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Absolutely heartbroken to hear about the demise of Rajiv Kapoor. A soul gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kapoor family in this difficult time. Om Shanti🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Z98vvR0cxk

    — Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Devastated!! Another big loss to the family 🙏🏻 one of my most favourite people in the world. Love him so so dearly. Don’t remember a Happy Moment without him. Chimpu uncle we will miss you. 💔 RIP 🙏🏻. pic.twitter.com/wUPAfn4eJd

    — Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Sad to hear of the passing away of Rajiv Kapoor! Deepest condolences to the family! May his soul rest in peace

    — Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Very sad news.. #Rajivkapoor Ji passes away following heart attack. My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Kapoor family..!! RIP

    — Payal Ghosh ॐ (@iampayalghosh) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • Shocked to hear about #RajivKapoor ‘s passing. Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family.

    — Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

  • One of the most versatile actor of his time Rajiv Kapoor aka Chimpu passed away. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/O8RWZstu9Z

    — Salman Khurshid (@salman7khurshid) February 9, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">
Last Updated : Feb 9, 2021, 5:46 PM IST

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