Rajiv Kapoor

Virgoan Rajiv is the third, and the least known, son of showman Raj Kapoor, and the grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor. He was born on August 25, 1962 in Bombay, and is the brother of Randhir, Ritu, Rima, and Rishi. His nickname is Chimpu. His sister-in-laws are Bollywood actresses Babita and Neetu Singh. His paternal uncles are Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor, cousin to Karan, Sanjana, and Kunal, and he is uncle to karisma and kareena. His aunt's name is Jennifer, the wife of Shashi Kapoor, who has also acted in some movies. He began his career as a leading man in 1983 with 'Ek Jaan Hai Hum', and went on to act in 'Aasman', Zabardast', 'Mera Saathi', 'Lava', Ram Teri Ganga Maili', 'Lover Boy', 'Preeti', 'Zalzala', 'Shukriya', 'Hum To Chale Pardes', Naag Nagin', and 'Zimmedar' in 1990 which was his last known appearance as an Actor. Thereafter he was involved in productions of 'Henna', 'Prem Granth', & 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen'; He also directed 'Prem Granth'; has been the editor of 'Prem Granth' 'Prem Rog', 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen'; and was also involved in the direction of 'Biwi O Biwi'. He has co-starred with Mandakini, Kimi Katkar, Amrita Singh, Vijayata Pandit, Padmini Kolhapure, Meenakshi Sheshadhiri, Dimple Kapadia, Divya Rana, Rati Agnihotri, Tina Munim amongst others. In 1998 he was awarded 'Filmfare Award' which he accepted on behalf of the RK banner. This handsome young man is remembered for his remarkable performance in award-winning 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili' which was directed by his dad, produced by his brother, Randhir, co-starring débutante Mandakini.