Kapoor is known for his performance in the 1985 film 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili'.

Tragedy struck the Kapoor household in Mumbai on Tuesday morning after actor and film-maker Rajiv Kapoor, son of iconic director-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away. He was 58.

The Times of India reported that Kapoor Jr, popularly known as Chimpu, suffered a heart attack. His eldest brother Randhir rushed him to Mumbai's Inlaks Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors.

Randhir confirmed the news to TOI, saying, "I have lost my youngest brother, Rajiv. He is no more. The doctors tried their best but could not save him."

The youngest of the Kapoor brothers, Rajiv was known for his performance in the 1985 film 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili', Raj Kapoor's last directorial venture. His last on-screen outing as a hero was in 'Zimmedaar'. In between he starred in a few films which didn't fare too well at the box-office.

He later went on to direct elder brother Rishi and Madhuri Dixit-Nene in 'Prem Granth'.

Neetu Kapoor took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late brother-in-law.

Actress Divya Dutta took to Twitter to offer condoleces.

That’s a terribly shocking news. RIP Rajeev kapoor 🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/Ab1F8YBsAi
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) 1612858808000

The family had lost their elder daughter Ritu Nanda in January last year. And in April, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor had passed away after a 2-year fight with cancer.

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Gone Too Soon

Noted actor Rishi Kapoor, a powerhouse of talent, passed away after a two year long battle with cancer.

The actor, who had charmed his way into millions of hearts with his scintillating debut in 1973's 'Bobby', had been diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and underwent treatment in New York for almost a year. He returned home to Mumbai in September 2019.

Born in 1952, Kapoor began his career as a child artiste with roles in his father Raj Kapoor's films, starting with 'Shree 420'. He won the National Award for Best Child Artist for his performance as a younger version of his father in 'Mera Naam Joker'.

While Kapoor's acting prowess is indisputable, the actor also left fans with some evergreen tunes from his films.

Here's remembering the icon through his songs.

'Main Shayar Toh Nahi' - 'Bobby'

A young Kapoor won hearts and millions of fans with his debut film 'Bobby'. Starring alongside Dimple Kapadia and Aruna Irani, Kapoor rose to instant fame and became a nation-wide heartthrob.

The film's 'Main Shayar Toh Nahi' remains till date a classic. The actor also returned to the song, humming it in a scene in 'Hum Tum'.

'Chandni O Meri Chandni' - 'Chandni'

Kapoor and the late Sridevi coming together in 'Chandni' was the recipe for huge success. The song 'Chandni O Meri Chandni', pictured on the pair became an instant favourite, and can be played on loop even years later.

'Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai' - 'Saagar'

Kapoor once again starred opposite Dimple Kapadia in the romantic drama by Ramesh Sippy. Also featuring Kamal Haasan, the film's music by legendary composer RD Burman is music to the ears even today.

A young Kapoor strumming his guitar in 'Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai' will also be a sight for sore eyes.

'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' - 'Karz'

Rishi Kapoor starred in Subhash Ghai's 1980 reincarnation thriller 'Karz' alongside Tina Munim and Simi Garewal.

The film's 'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' song in Mohammad Rafi's voice pictured on Kapoor was a huge success.

Actor Rajiv Kapoor, younger brother of Rishi and Randhir, passes away

The 58-year-old, who had starred in 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili', suffered a heart attack.

'Main Shayar Toh Nahi', 'Chandni O Meri Chandni': Rishi Kapoor Left Us With Music And Memor...

Gone Too Soon

'Main Shayar Toh Nahi' - 'Bobby'

'Chandni O Meri Chandni' - 'Chandni'

'Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai' - 'Saagar'

'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' - 'Karz'

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Actor Rajiv Kapoor, younger brother of Rishi and Randhir, passes away

The 58-year-old, who had starred in 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili', suffered a heart attack.

'Main Shayar Toh Nahi', 'Chandni O Meri Chandni': Rishi Kapoor Left Us With Music And Memor...

Gone Too Soon

'Main Shayar Toh Nahi' - 'Bobby'

'Chandni O Meri Chandni​' - ​'Chandni'

'Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai' - 'Saagar'

'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar​' - 'Karz'

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'Chandni O Meri Chandni' - 'Chandni'

'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' - 'Karz'