Rajiv Kapoor Wiki Biography: Rajiv Kapoor was born on Aug 25, 1962 in Chembur, Bombay (Mumbai), whose real name was Virgoan Rajiv. He was an actor, financer, and director in the Bollywood Film industry. He was a member of the Kapoor family, whose nickname was Chimpu. The Kapoor family is the most popular family in Bollywood industry, a lot of veteran actors have appeared from this family. Actor had his early education in Bombay (Mumbai). He started his movie career with the movie Ek Jaan Hai Hum released in 1983, he played the main role of Vikram Saxena. Rajiv played the main role of Chandan Singh in the 1984 movie Akash, but she too could not run at the box office.
Rajiv Kapoor Wiki Biography
In the year 1985, he played the character of Shyam in another movie Mere Saathi, but this movie was also rejected by the viewers. Rajiv played the character of Amar and Ravi in his movie Lava Aur Zabardasta in the same year, but all these films were also rejected by the viewers. Then he played the main role of Narendra Sahay in the year-end movie Ram Teri Ganga Maili and the movie proved to be a big hit at the box office and the movie was well-received by the viewers. But more than Raj Kapoor’s acting in the movie, actress Mandakini’s acting began to be considered, Mandakini got the credit for the success of this movie not even with Raj Kapoor.
After this, he continuously acted in the main character in many other movies but none of the films were successful at the box office. He appeared in the main character in Lover Boy (1985), Zalzla (1988), Hum To Chale Pradesh (1988), Naag Nagin (1989), and the movie could not prosper but his acting was respected.
Details Rajiv Kapoor Wiki Biography
Real Name | Virgoan Rajiv |
Nick Name | Chimpu |
Profession | Actor, Producer & Director |
Popular For | Played the role of Narendra Sahay in the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili |
Date Of Birth | 25 August 1962 |
Day | Saturday |
Age | 58 Years (In 2021) |
Place of Death | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Date of Death | 09 February 2021 (Tuesday) |
Birthplace | Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Caste | NA |
Zodiac Sign/Star Sign | Virgo |
Blood Group | NA |
Debut in Film | Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983) |
Height, Weight Body Measurements & Physical Stats
Rajiv Kapoor’s age was 58 years in 2021 and he belongs to the state of Maharashtra. Rajiv’s look was so chubby. Rajiv Kapoor’s height was five feet seven inches, which was 173 cm. His body weight was about 87 kg, he takes a proper diet to keep his body fit so that his body measurement was46-38-20. His eye color was brown color, and his hair color was black.
Height in Centimeter | 173 cm |
Height in Meter | 1.73 m |
Height in Feet | In Feet: 5′ 7” feet |
Weight in kilogram | 87 kg |
Weight in pounds | 191 |
Body Measurement | 46-38-20 |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Family Member & Their Relatives
He was born into a successful Hindu family who believed in Hinduism and worshiped Hindu deities. His father’s name was Raj Kapoor, who was a master actor of Bollywood, people still take his name with regard in the Bollywood industry. His mother’s name was Krishna Kapoor.
Actor’s brother’s name is Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor and his sister’s names are Reena Jain and Ritu Nanda who are married. Rajiv Kapoor was married in 2001 to Aarti Sabharwal, who was an architect by carrier.
But after two years of marriage, both of them got divorced. He never remarried after getting divorced and was living a divorced life. Talking about his affair, Rajiv’s affair was also with Bollywood actress Nagma.
Parents | Father: Raj Kapoor (Actor, Film Maker)Mother: Krishna Kapoor |
Brother | Rishi Kapoor (Actor), Randhir Kapoor (Actor) |
Sister | Rima Jain, Ritu Nanda |
Children | Not Known |
Wife Name | Aarti Sabharwal (Architect) |
Martial Status | Divorced |
Girlfriends | Divya Rana (Actress, Photographer) Trishna (Actress) Nagma (Actress, Politician) |
Marriage Date | 2001 |
Affairs with | Aarti Sabharwal |
Educational Qualification:
Rajiv Kapoor had his primary education in Chembur, Mumbai. Rajiv passed his high school examination from Our Lady Of Perpetual Succor School, Chembur, and did his median education from Bombay Cambridge School, Mumbai. He did not study for his graduation and he stopped studying after passing the intermediate.
Educational Qualification | NA |
Collage Name | NA |
10+2 school name | Bombay Cambridge School, Mumbai |
High School Name | Our Lady of Perpetual Succor School, Chembur, Mumbai |
Favorite Things
Favorite Actor | Raj Kapoor |
Favorite Actress | Not Known |
Hobbies | Traveling & Listening to Music |
Favorite Food | Khichdi, Sea Food |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Favorite Colour | Black |
Favorite Dessert | NA |
Favorite Destination | Goa, Maldives, Bangkok |
Rajiv Kapoor Movies
- Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983)
- Aasmaan (1984)
- Mera Saathi (1985)
- Lava (1985)
- Zabardast (1985)
- Tony
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
- Lover Boy (1985)
- Preeti (1986)
- Zalzla (1988)
- Hum To Chale Pardes (1988) … Ajay Mehra
- Shukriyaa (1988) … Ajay Singh
- Naag Nagin (1989)
- Zimmedaaar (1990)