Veteran Bollywood actor Bharat Kapoor passed away on Monday afternoon due to cardiac arrest at his residence in Mumbai, his actor friend Avatar Gill said. He was 80.
Kapoor passed away at around 3:30 pm. “I got a call from Bharat ji’s son, Rahul, saying that his father passed away around 3:00 pm due to cardiac arrest at his residence. He was unwell for three days,” the actor’s close friend Avatar Gill told news agency PTI.
“I’ve known him for more than 50 years. We did many plays and acted in films together. We were constantly in touch, but for a week we didn’t speak to each other. For me, it is like losing an elder brother, a mentor, and a friend,” he said.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit expressed grief over the demise of the veteran actor on Instagram. He wrote, “Sad to know about the demise of veteran theatre and film actor Bharat Kapoor ji. Have great memories working with him in the initial days of my career. A great human being. Om Shanti.”
Last rites held in presence of family members and close friends
The actor’s last rites were held later in the evening at 6:30 pm at the crematorium near Sion Hospital, in the presence of family members and close friends. The chautha ceremony will be held on April 30 at the North Bombay Association. “Family and close friends from the industry, including Rakesh Bedi, director Ramesh Talvar, and theatre actors, paid their last respects to him,” Gill said.
Kapoor is survived by his wife, Lopa, and sons Rahul and Sagar. His daughter Kavita died a few years ago.
Bharat Kapoor known for powerful roles
Bharat Kapoor began his film career in 1972 and went on to build a journey spanning nearly four decades, becoming a familiar face in Hindi cinema through the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Known for his supporting and often villainous roles, he featured in films like Barsaat, Aakhree Raasta, Noorie, Ram Balram, and Inkaar, among many others.
Over the years, he appeared in several notable films, including Love Story, Bazaar, Ghulami, Satyamev Jayate, Swarg, Khuda Gawah, and Rang. His performances added depth to narratives, establishing him as a dependable character actor.
He continued to remain active in later years with roles in films such as Saajan Chale Sasural and Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities, showcasing his ability to adapt across generations.
Apart from films, Kapoor also made a mark on television with shows like Campus, Parampara, Rahat, Saans, Amanat, Tara, Chunauti, and Kahani Chandrakanta Ki, demonstrating his versatility across mediums.
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