Rajiv Kapoor (1962-2021): A pictorial tribute to Ram Teri Ganga Maili star

Veteran actor Rajiv Kapoor passed away on February 9 in Mumbai. Son of Raj Kapoor, Rajiv made a mark with the 1985 film Ram Teri Ganga Maili. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajiv Kapoor appeared in a few films in the 1980s including Zalzala, Hum To Chale Pardes, Angaarey. (Photo: Express Archive)

After Raj Kapoor passed away during the making of Henna, Rajiv Kapoor took over the responsibility of producing the film under the banner of RK Films and Randhir Kapoor took over the directorial responsibilities. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajiv Kapoor turned director with the 1996 film Prem Granth which starred Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajiv Kapoor was the co-producer of RK Films' last movie Aa Ab Laut Chalein starring Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai and Rajesh Khanna. The film was directed by Rishi Kapoor. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajiv Kapoor married architect Aarti Sabharwal in 2001. They divorced two years later. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajiv Kapoor was set for an acting comeback with Ashutosh Gowariker’s Toolsidas Junior. The film was announced in 2020 with Sanjay Dut in the lead role. (Photo: Express Archives)