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Bollywood actor Rajesh Vivek, mainly known for his roles in superhits like ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Swades’, died due to a heart attack in Hyderabad on January 14. He was 66. His funeral was held on January 15 in Mumbai. Lagaan director Ashutosh Gowarikar and his team members were among those from the industry who attended the last rites of Rajesh Vivek. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chalwa)
A theatre actor by profession, Rajesh Vivek had also acted in popular television series ‘Mahabharata’, ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ and in ‘Aghori’.
Seen here, Ashutosh Gowarikar arrives at Rajesh Vivek's funeral. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chalwa)
Rajesh 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.
Actor Hemant Pandey at the funeral service. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chalwa)
Some of Rajesh's latest films include ‘Bunty Aur Babli’, ‘Bhoot Unkle’, ‘What is Your Rashee’, ‘Agneepath’, ‘Son of Sardaar’, ‘Dishkiyaaun’.
Seen here, Daya Shankar Pandey and Amin Hajee. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chalwa)
Daya Shankar Pandey was seen with Rajesh Vivek in the films Lagaan and Swades. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chalwa)
Actor Raj Zutshi, who was also in Lagaan, at the cremation. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chalwa)
