Bollywood stars poured their hearts out on social media and remembered late actor Rajiv Kapoor, who died on Tuesday in Mumbai. He was 58. Neetu Kapoor, posting a photo of her late brother-in-law on social media wrote: "RIP." The actor died of heart attack, news agency ANI reported. Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar tweeted: "Mujhe abhi pata chala ki Raj Kapoor sahab ke chote bete, guni abhineta Rajiv Kapoor ka aaj swargwas hua. Sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare yehi meri prarthana. (I just got to know about the passing away of the talented actor Rajiv Kapoor, the youngest son of Raj Kapoor Sahab. I'm deeply saddened by the news. May his soul rest in peace)."
Mujhe abhi pata chala ki Raj Kapoor sahab ke chote bete, guni abhineta Rajiv Kapoor ka aaj swargwas hua. Sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare yehi meri prarthana.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) February 9, 2021
Madhuri Dixit, who worked with Rajiv Kapoor in Prem Granth - his directorial debut, in her eulogy for the actor, wrote: "I had the opportunity of working with Rajiv Kapoor in the film Prem Granth. It was a difficult subject which he handled with great maturity though it was his first film. Remembering the wonderful moments we shared. My heartfelt condolences to the Kapoor family. RIP."
I had the opportunity of working with #Rajiv Kapoor in the film PremGranth. It was a difficult subject which he handled with great maturity though it was his first film. Remembering the wonderful moments we shared. My heartfelt condolences to the Kapoor family. RIP
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) February 9, 2021
Actor Anil Kapoor remembered Rajiv Kapoor with throwback memories, one of which also featured Rishi Kapoor.
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 9, 2021
A "heartbroken" Sanjay Dutt mourned Rajiv Kapoor with these words: "A soul gone too soon."
"Saddened to hear about the untimely demise of Rajiv Kapoor ji. My deepest condolences to the entire family," tweeted Akshay Kumar.
Saddened to hear about the untimely demise of #RajivKapoor ji. My deepest condolences to the entire family
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 9, 2021
"What a terrible loss," tweeted Priyanka Chopra.
What a terrible loss. Sending strength and prayers to the family. RIP Rajiv Sir 🙏🏽
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 9, 2021
Members of the Kapoor family - Neetu Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared these posts:
"My heartfelt condolences. Sending love and light," Namrata Shirodkar commented on Riddhima's post. Kareena's sister-in-law Saba Ali Khan wrote: "My sincerest condolences for Chimpu ji. Wishing the entire family strength and courage during this time." Soni Razdan commented on Neetu Kapoor's post: "So sorry to hear this."
Sunny Deol, in his tweet, wrote: "Shocked to hear about Rajiv Kapoor's passing. Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family."
Shocked to hear about #RajivKapoor 's passing. Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family.
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) February 9, 2021
Here are some more tweets from celebrities who paid tribute to Rajiv Kapoor:
Devastated!! Another big loss to the family one of my most favourite people in the world. Love him so so dearly. Don't remember a Happy Moment without him. Chimpu uncle we will miss you.. pic.twitter.com/wUPAfn4eJd
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) February 9, 2021
Sad to hear of the passing away of Rajiv Kapoor! Deepest condolences to the family! May his soul rest in peace
— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) February 9, 2021
Shocked n Devastated on #RajivKapoor passing away. Seen you grow up. Condolences to the entire family. RIP #RajivKapoor
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) February 9, 2021
Rajiv Kapoor, son of the legendary Raj Kapoor and Krishna Raj Kapoor, was best-known for starring in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. After making his Bollywood debut in the 1983 film Ek Jaan Hain Hum, Rajiv Kapoor starred in films like Aasmaan, Lover Boy, Zabardast and Hum To Chale Pardes. Rajiv Kapoor's last film as a leading actor was Zimmedaar.
