Published 17:15 IST, February 9th 2021

Rajiv Kapoor passes away, niece Riddhima Kapoor Sahni mourns loss

Rajiv Kapoor's passing has sent shochwaves across the nation. His niece Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is mourning the death of her uncle Rajiv Kapoor. Read ahead.

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Actor Rajiv Kapoor's demise has sent shockwaves across Hindi film fraternity. As his family and friends remember him, his niece Riddhima Kapoor took to her Instagram handle to mourn her uncle. Riddhima Kapoor is daughter of Rishi Kapoor, who passed away last year. 

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Riddhima Kapoor on Rajiv Kapoor's demise

Riddhima Kapoor Sahani took to her social media and posted a picture of Rajiv Kapoor. As a caption to her condolence, she wrote "Goodbye uncle #RIP". It is a s day for Kapoor family as Rajiv Kapoor died today on February 9 due to a heart attack. 

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Rajiv Kapoor's death is being mourned by several celebrities. Several Instagram users commented on Riddhima Kapoor's post and expressed ir condolences. Actor Sophie Choudry wrote, "So so sorry to hear this. Deepest condolences to whole family, sending love and light." Actor Soni Razdan also commented on post and wrote, "Deepest condolences and love to you all. This is just so tragic." Here are some of reactions from celebrities:

Or members of Kapoor family such as Neetu Kapoor also expressed ir condolences. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar also expressed her condolences on Twitter. She said, "I just came to kw about death of Raj Kapoor's youngest son and talented actor Rajiv Kapoor. I am very sdened after hearing this news. May his soul rest in peace."

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Rajiv Kapoor was fondly called Chimpu by his family and close friends. He me his Bollywood debut in 1983 in movie Ek Jaan Hain Hum. He entered movies as a leing actor in far and veteran filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor's last directorial venture Ram Teri Ganga Maili in 1985. He also starred in several movies including Aasmaan, Lover Boy, Zabardast, and Hum To Chale Pardes. He was last seen in 1990 release Zimmedaar in 1990 after which he produced several films like Ab Ab Laut Chalein, Prem Granth, and Heena.

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17:15 IST, February 9th 2021