<p>Actor Rajiv Kapoor, the youngest son of Bollywood legend the late Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday due to a cardiac arrest. ‘Chimpu’ started his career with a supporting role in the 1983 release Ek Jaan Hain Hum, following the Showman’s footsteps.</p>.<p>He subsequently starred opposite actor Mandakini in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, adding a new dimension to his career. The film garnered a fair deal of attention because of the effective screenplay and gripping presentation. A few feathers were, however, ruffled due to the bold scenes. Rajiv eventually turned producer, beginning a new chapter in life. Here is a look at five popular movies that defined his career.</p>.<p><strong>Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)</strong></p>.<p><em>Ram Teri Ganga Maili</em>, the last directorial venture of Raj Kapoor’s career, revolved around the journey of a young woman from Gangotri while highlighting her bond with a charming young man. The romantic drama emerged as a big hit while receiving positive reviews. It featured the highly controversial ‘transparent saree’ scene, which was quite ahead of the times.</p>.<p><strong>Zabardast (1985)</strong></p>.<p><em>Zabardast</em>, the last film of ace director Nasir Hussain’s illustrious career, was an actioner that created a fair deal of buzz among the target audience. It saw Rajiv act alongside versatile actor Sanjeev Kumar, Sunny Deol and Jaya Prada.</p>.<p><strong>Zimmedaaar (1991)</strong></p>.<p>Rajiv's last film <em>Zimmedaaar </em>featured him in the role of a cop. The cast included Anita Raj, Vinod Mehra and Rajendra Nath.</p>.<p><strong> Henna (1991)</strong></p>.<p>Rajiv served as the executive producer for the critically-acclaimed romantic drama <em>Henna</em>, which featured Rishi Kapoor and Pakistani actor Zeba Bakhtiyar in the lead. A commercial success, it was India’s official entry to the Oscars but failed to earn a nomination.</p>.<p><strong>Prem Granth (1996)</strong></p>.<p>Rajiv decided to deal with the sensitive issue of rape in <em>Prem Granth</em>, his first and only film as director. The hard-hitting movie proved to be a commercial failure despite featuring a strong cast headlined by Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit.</p>
<p>Actor Rajiv Kapoor, the youngest son of Bollywood legend the late Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday due to a cardiac arrest. ‘Chimpu’ started his career with a supporting role in the 1983 release Ek Jaan Hain Hum, following the Showman’s footsteps.</p>.<p>He subsequently starred opposite actor Mandakini in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, adding a new dimension to his career. The film garnered a fair deal of attention because of the effective screenplay and gripping presentation. A few feathers were, however, ruffled due to the bold scenes. Rajiv eventually turned producer, beginning a new chapter in life. Here is a look at five popular movies that defined his career.</p>.<p><strong>Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)</strong></p>.<p><em>Ram Teri Ganga Maili</em>, the last directorial venture of Raj Kapoor’s career, revolved around the journey of a young woman from Gangotri while highlighting her bond with a charming young man. The romantic drama emerged as a big hit while receiving positive reviews. It featured the highly controversial ‘transparent saree’ scene, which was quite ahead of the times.</p>.<p><strong>Zabardast (1985)</strong></p>.<p><em>Zabardast</em>, the last film of ace director Nasir Hussain’s illustrious career, was an actioner that created a fair deal of buzz among the target audience. It saw Rajiv act alongside versatile actor Sanjeev Kumar, Sunny Deol and Jaya Prada.</p>.<p><strong>Zimmedaaar (1991)</strong></p>.<p>Rajiv's last film <em>Zimmedaaar </em>featured him in the role of a cop. The cast included Anita Raj, Vinod Mehra and Rajendra Nath.</p>.<p><strong> Henna (1991)</strong></p>.<p>Rajiv served as the executive producer for the critically-acclaimed romantic drama <em>Henna</em>, which featured Rishi Kapoor and Pakistani actor Zeba Bakhtiyar in the lead. A commercial success, it was India’s official entry to the Oscars but failed to earn a nomination.</p>.<p><strong>Prem Granth (1996)</strong></p>.<p>Rajiv decided to deal with the sensitive issue of rape in <em>Prem Granth</em>, his first and only film as director. The hard-hitting movie proved to be a commercial failure despite featuring a strong cast headlined by Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit.</p>