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Fondly called ‘Chimpu’, Rajiv Kapoor was the youngest of Raj Kapoor and Krishna Raj Kapoor s five children. Following in the footsteps of elder brothers Randhir and Rishi, Rajiv made his entry into Bollywood as an actor and later also branched out into filmmaking.
Having made his debut with the 1983 film ‘Ek Jaan Hain Hum’ with Divya Rana, he went on to feature in films like ‘Aasmaan (1984), Lover Boy (1985), and Zabardast (1985). His big break came with the lead role in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ (1985), which was also his father s last directorial. His notable works include ‘Angaarey’(1986), Preeti (1986), Hum Toh Chale Pardes (1988), and Naag Naagin (1989). His last film appearance in the 1990 movie ‘Zimmedaar’, in which he played an inspector. After that, Rajiv turned his attention towards producing and directing.
Rajiv Kapoor Passes Away: Here are some unknown facts about the late actor
Rishi Kapoor’s brother Rajiv Kapoor died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 58. The actor was supposed to make this comeback on the big screen with Ashutosh Gowariker. Written By Rajiv Kapoor Passes Away: Here are some unknown facts about the late actor
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The Indian film industry witnessed a big jolt as Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor’s younger brother Rajiv Kapoor breathed his last today. According to media reports, the veteran actor died of a heart attack today at the age of 58. The media reports suggested that while Rajiv was rushed to hospital soon after he suffered a massive heart attack, he was declared dead on arrival by the hospital. Needless to say, it has been a massive jolt for the Kapoor who had lost Ritu Nanda and Rishi Kapoor last year 2020.