Rajiv Kapoor Height, Weight, Age, Death, Wife, Children

April 2024 · 3 minute read
Rajiv Kapoor Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight95 kg
Date of BirthAugust 25, 1962
Zodiac SignVirgo
Date of DeathFebruary 9, 2021

Rajiv Kapoor was an Indian actor, director, and producer who gained prominence with his role in the film, Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985). His other notable film credits included Aasmaan (1984), Lover Boy (1985), Zabardast (1985), Hum To Chale Pardes (1988), etc.

Born Name

Rajiv Raj Kapoor

Nick Name

Chimpu

Indian actor, director, and producer Rajiv Kapoor (Tellygupshup.com / Pinterest)

Age

He was born on August 25, 1962.

Died

On February 9, 2021, he passed away from a heart attack at the age of 58 years in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Occupation

Actor, Producer, Director

Family

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

95 kg or 209.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Rajiv Kapoor had dated –

  • Nagma – RUMOR
  • Divya Rana
  • Trishna Kanwar
  • Aarti Sabharwal (1999-2003) – In 2001, the Zimmedaaar (1990) actor tied the knot with Aarti Sabharwal, who worked as an architect and paralegal. But, their marriage didn’t last long and ended in divorce in 2003.
  • Rajiv Kapoor (right) as seen with his brother Randhir Kapoor at Rajesh Khanna’s prayer meet in 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / Wikimedia / CC BY 3.0)

    Race / Ethnicity

    Asian (Indian)

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Mole near his nose

    Religion

    Hinduism

    Rajiv Kapoor as seen at the green carpet of IIFA Rocks 2016 (Bollywood Hungama / Wikimedia / CC BY 3.0)

    Rajiv Kapoor Facts

  • He was a dead ringer for his uncle, Shammi Kapoor.
  • In 1988, his father Raj Kapoor passed away during the filming of Henna (1991) starring Rishi Kapoor and Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiyar in lead roles. After his death, Rajiv stepped in as the producer of the film and Randhir Kapoor completed the direction of the film.
  • He tried his hand at directing with the Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit-starrer, Prem Granth (1996). However, the film was a box office failure and dissuaded him from directing ever again.
  • Following a break of 30 years, he made his comeback to acting with the film, Toolsidas Junior (2022). But, Rajiv didn’t live long enough to see the film’s release as he passed away shortly after completing the film.
  • Featured Image by Tellygupshup.com / Pinterest

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