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Revision as of 08:02, 19 May 2022
Rajiv Kapoor | |
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.jpg) Kapoor in 2016 | |
| Born | Rajiv Raj Kapoor 25 August 1962[1] |
| Died | 9 February 2021 (aged 58)[2] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Film director Film producer |
| Years active | 1983–1999 |
| Spouse |
Aarti Sabharwal
(m. 2001; div. 2003) |
| Family | Kapoor family |
Rajiv Raj Kapoor (25 August 1962 – 9 February 2021)[1] was an Indian actor, film producer, film director and a member of the Kapoor family, best known for his lead role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili.[3] He was the youngest son of Raj Kapoor, the legendary Bollywood actor-director-producer.
His elder brothers Randhir Kapoor and late Rishi Kapoor were also successful Bollywood actors. Famous actors Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor were his uncles. Prithviraj Kapoor was his paternal grandfather and Trilok Kapoor was his paternal great-uncle.
Career
Kapoor made his debut in Ek Jaan Hain Hum in 1983. He played the leading role in his father Raj Kapoor's last directorial venture Ram Teri Ganga Maili[3] in 1985. He acted in several other films with the most notable being Aasmaan (1984), Lover Boy (1985), Zabardast (1985) and Hum To Chale Pardes (1988). He made his last film appearance in Zimmedaaar in 1990 after which he turned to producing and directing.[4][5] Kapoor also acted in the film Aag Ka Darya with legendary actors Dilip Kumar and Rekha which was shot and completed in 1990 but remains unreleased.[6]
After his father's death, he assumed the role of producer for the popular film Henna in 1991, which was directed by his elder brother Randhir Kapoor. Further, in 1996 he made his directorial debut with the commercially unsuccessful Prem Granth, which starred his brother Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit.[7] In 1999, he was one of the producers of Aa Ab Laut Chalen which was directed by his brother Rishi Kapoor. Since then he was not active in film producing or directing.
He was set to make a comeback to acting after 30 years, appearing in the film Toolsidas Junior which had completed filming shortly before his death.[8] It was released on March 4, 2022.
Personal life
In 2001, he married architect Aarti Sabharwal, working paralegal at a Law firm in Vaughan. They divorced in 2003.[9]
Death
Kapoor was staying at his brother Randhir's place when he had a heart attack during the early hours of 9 February 2021. His elder brother Randhir Kapoor rushed him to Inlaks Hospital but he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors. He was 58 years old. His last film Toolsidas Junior, produced by Ashutosh Gowariker, was posthumously released on March 4, 2022.[10][11]
Filmography
Actor:
- Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983) ... Vikram Saxena
- Aasmaan (1984) ... Kumar / Chandan Singh (Double Role)
- Mera Saathi (1985) ... Shyam
- Lava (1985) ... Amar
- Zabardast (1985) ... Ravi Kumar / Tony
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) ... Narendra Sahai "Naren"
- Lover Boy (1985) ... Kishan / Kanhaiya (Double Role)
- Preeti (1986)
- Zalzala (1988) ... Bhole
- Hum To Chale Pardes (1988) ... Ajay Mehra
- Shukriyaa (1988) ... Ajay Singh
- Naag Nagin (1989) ... Kuber / Suraj
- Zimmedaaar (1990) ... Inspector Rajiv Singh
- Toolsidas Junior (2022)..... Toolsidas [8]
Producer:
- Henna (1991) (Executive Producer)
- Prem Granth (1996) (Executive Producer)
- Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) (Producer)
Editor:
- Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
- Prem Granth (1996)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
- Prem Rog (1982)
- Biwi-O-Biwi (1981)
Director:
- Prem Granth (1996)
Self:
- Raj Kapoor (1987)... Himself
References
- ^ a b "Breaking! Rajiv Kapoor Passes Away At 58". Filmfare. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Actor Rajiv Kapoor, younger brother of Rishi and Randhir, passes away". The Economic Times. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Rajiv Kapoor passes away". The Indian Express. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Actor Rajiv Kapoor Dies At 58". NDTV.com.
- ^ "Rishi and Randhir Kapoor's younger brother Rajiv Kapoor dies of cardiac arrest". Zee News. 9 February 2021.
- ^ Lanba, Urmila (30 June 2019). The Thespian: Life and Films of Dilip Kumar. Vision Books. ISBN 9789386268310 – via Google Books.
- ^ "BoxOffice India.com". Archived from the original on 22 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Rajiv Kapoor's performance in Toolsidas Junior is going to surprise everyone: Ashutosh Gowariker". 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Rajiv Kapoor No More: Here's what you need to know about Chimpu's tumultuous personal life". Jagran. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Actor-producer Rajiv Kapoor dies at 58". NDTV.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ Lalwani, Vikey (9 February 2021). "Rajiv Kapoor passes away at 58". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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