Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor dies aged 58

His death was announced by family members

Indian Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor attends the Ganpati Bappa Immersion at RK Studio in Mumbai on September 3, 2009. AFP

Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor during the launch of author Ritu Nanda's book, a memoir on her father, late actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor's life 'Raj Kapoor: The One and Only Showman' on December 14, 2017, in New Delhi, India. Getty Images

Rishi Kapoor (L), Rajiv Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor (R) pose for a photo outside the TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre in Toronto June 26, 2011. Reuters

Indian Bollywood film actor Rajiv Kapoor attends the music launch of the upcoming Hindi film 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' written and directed by Arif Ali, in Mumbai on June 12, 2014. AFP

Indian Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor attends a prayer meet for the late Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor at Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai, December 8, 2017. AFP

Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor arrives for a Christmas meal in Mumbai on December 25, 2019. AFP

Indian Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor and his niece, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, attending the funeral of his mother and her grandmother Krishna Raj Kapoor, wife of late actor Raj Kapoor, in Mumbai on October 1, 2018. AFP

Bollywood actor Rajiv Kapoor has died aged 58. The actor and producer died in Mumbai on Tuesday after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

“I have lost my youngest brother, Rajiv. He is no more. The doctors tried their best but could not save him,” said his brother, Randhir Kapoor, 73.

Sister-in-law Neetu Kapoor, who was married to the late Rishi Kapoor, paid tribute to Rajiv on Instagram, with a photo and the simple caption, "RIP" with the praying hands emoji.

Rajiv made his debut in Ek Jaan Hain Hum in 1983, but was best-known for his role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985).

He went on to produce and direct a number of films, including Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999), Prem Granth (1996) and Henna (1991). He also directed Prem Granth, which featured his brother Rishi in a starring role opposite Shammi Kapoor, their uncle.

Bollywood's Kapoor family

Rajiv Kapoor was a member of the famous Bollywood Kapoor family – known as the "First Family of Indian Cinema". He was the youngest son of Raj and Krishna Kapoor.

His older bother, Rishi Kapoor, died on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67. He was taken to hospital after he complained of breathing difficulties, his brother, Randhir Kapoor, told Press Trust of India.