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Bollywood celebs mourn death of 'Lagaan' actor Rajesh Vivek

Updated on: 15 January,2016 02:37 PM IST  | 
A Correspondent |

Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher and other Bollywood celebs mourned the demise of actor Rajesh Vivek, best known for his roles in 'Lagaan' and 'Swades'

Bollywood celebs mourn death of 'Lagaan' actor Rajesh Vivek

Bollywood celebs mourn death of 'Lagaan' actor Rajesh Vivek

Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher and other Bollywood celebs mourned the demise of actor Rajesh Vivek, best known for his roles in 'Lagaan' and 'Swades'.


Rajesh Vivek passed away after a heart attack on Thursday in Hyderabad. (Read more)


Celebs took to Twitter to remember the actor. Here is what they tweeted:


Vivek was first introduced by Shyam Benegal in his film 'Junoon' (1978). Basically a theatre actor, he had also acted in popular television series 'Mahabharata', 'Bharat Ek Khoj' and 'Aghori'.

He made his mark as a villain in the beginning with films like 'Veerana' and 'Joshilay', often playing roles of henchman, but later on he started doing comic or supporting roles.

Some of his latest films include "Bunty Aur Babli", "Bhoot Unkle", "Tridev", "What's Your Rashee", "Agneepath", "Son of Sardaar", "Dishkiyaaun".

He had also played the role of a dreaded dacoit in "Bandit Queen" (1994).

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