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Randhir Kapoor talks about his younger brother Rajiv Kapoor’s demise

Updated on: 09 February,2021 12:00 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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Actor and filmmaker Randhir Kapoor talks about the unfortunate demise of his younger brother Rajiv Kapoor, who passed away today on February 9.

Randhir Kapoor talks about his younger brother Rajiv Kapoor’s demise

Randhir Kapoor at his residence: Picture Courtesy: Yogen Shah

Ram Teri Ganga Maili actor Rajiv Kapoor passed away earlier today on February 9 after he suffered a heart attack. A report by Times of India states that following the attack, he was rushed to the Inlaks Hospital in Chembur, Mumbai. He was declared dead on arrival by the doctors. 


Talking to the daily, Randhir Kapoor said, “I have lost my youngest brother, Rajiv. He is no more. The doctors tried their best but could not save him. I am at the hospital, waiting for his body.” 


Rajiv Kapoor hailed from one of the most illustrious film families of Indian Cinema. He was the son of the legendary filmmaker and actor Raj Kapoor. He made his Bollywood debut in 1983 and became a star with his 1985’s Ram Teri Ganga Maili. 


He also handled the production responsibilities of his production RK Banner and produced films like Henna, Prem Granth, and Aa Ab Laut Chalein, which became the last film of the banner in 1999. He was then seen in films like Aasmaan, Lover Boy, Naag Nagin, Zabardast, and Hum To Chale Pardes. 

His eldest sister Ritu Nanda and brother Rishi Kapoor passed away in January and April last year. As Rajiv Kapoor passed away today, Bollywood celebrities like Lata Mangeshkar, Sunny Deol. Manoj Kumar, and Neetu Kapoor paid their respects and condolences on social media.  

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