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| BIRTHDAY | 25 August, 1962 (Saturday) |
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| BIRTH PLACE | Mumbai , Maharashtra |
| COUNTRY | India |
| AGE (in 2021) | 58 Years Old |
| BIRTH SIGN | Virgo |
| HEIGHT | in centimeters- 171 cm in meters- 1.71 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7” |
| WEIGHT | in Kilograms- 80 kg in Pounds- 176.37 lbs |
| CASTE | Khatri |
Short Biography
Rajiv Kapoor was born on 25-08-1962 in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, India. He was an Indian Film Actor, Film Director, Film Producer, Editor & Assistant Director who belonged to the famous clan of the Kapoor Family. He remembers for his work in Bollywood blockbuster film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, which was directed by Raj Kapoor & released on 25-07-1985.
| Other Name: | Rajiv Raj Kapoor, Chimpu |
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| Other Professions: | Film Producer Film Director Editor Assistant Director |
| Appearance: | Bollywood |
Rajiv Kapoor Complete Bio & Career
Rajiv Kapoor was third, and for some reasons the lesser known son of great Raj Kapoor, and the grandson of veteran Prithviraj Kapoor, and was the brother of Ritu, Randhir, Rishi, and Rima. He was often referred by his nickname ‘Chimpu’. His sister-in-laws were renowned Bollywood actresses Neetu Singh and Babita. His paternal uncles were Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor, cousin to Sanjana, Karan, and Kunal, and he was an uncle to Kareena and Karisma.
He started his career as a lead actor in the year 1983 release 'Ek Jaan Hai Hum', and since then acted in films like ‘Zabardast', 'Aasman', 'Lava', 'Mera Saathi', 'Lover Boy', ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili', 'Zalzala', 'Preeti', 'Hum To Chale Pardes', 'Shukriya', Naag Nagin', and 'Zimmedar', which was indeed his last film as an Actor.
Later on, he tried his hands in productions and produced few films like 'Prem Granth', 'Henna', & 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen'; He also tried his hands at the direction, and directed a couple of films like 'Prem Granth' and 'Biwi O Biwi'.
This good-looking young man was still known for his exceptional performance in award-winning 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili'. The film was directed by his father Raj Kapoor and was produced by his elder brother Randhir Kapoor. This film was also the debut film of actress Mandakini.
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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Rajiv Kapoor died at the age of 58 from a heart attack on 09-02-2021 at his brother Randhir Kapoor's home in Mumbai.
| DEATHDAY | DEATH PLACE | DEATH COUNTRY |
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| 9 February, 2021 (Tuesday) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | India |
Rajiv Kapoor Family, Relatives and Other Relations
He was born to legendary actor/direcor Raj Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor. Veteran actors Randhir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor were his brothers. Reema Kapoor and Ritu Nanda were his sisters. He was married to an Indian architect & fashion desginer Aarti Sabharwal from 2001 to 2003. The couple had no child.
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| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Info
| Home Town | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Mumbai Bombay Cambridge International School, Mumbai |
| College | N/A |
| Qualification | Intermediate (12th Class) Passed |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing & Doing Yoga |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Debut | Bollywood Film (as an actor) - Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983) Bollywood Film (as a producer & Editor) - Aa Ab Laut Chale (1999) Bollywood Film (as a director) - Prem Granth (1996) |
| Best Movies | Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) |
| Best Friends | Rishi Kapoor (his brother), Anita Raj (actress) |
| Salary | N/A |
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Official Website | N/A |
Favourites
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite Actress | Babita Kapoor , Neetu Kapoor |
| Favorite Actor | Raj Kapoor , Rishi Kapoor , Ranbir Kapoor |
| Favorite Film Director | Raj Kapoor |
| Favorite Singer | Kishore Kumar |
| Favorite Dress | Suits |
| Favorite Food | Butter Chicken |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Rajiv Kapoor
- His full name was Rajiv Raj Kapoor and with love, his family called him Chimpu.
- His role in the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili can't be forgotten, even the film was won five Filmfare Awards.
- He had not any child.
- Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983) was the debut film of Rajiv Kapoor and actress Divya Rana. Both fell in deep love after this film, but Divya called off the relationship during the shooting of the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili in 1985.
- He was in a relationship with a Sunita, who worked in an airline company.
Rajiv Kapoor Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Rajiv Kapoor was 58 years, 5 months & 15 days old age.
