Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor, best known for playing supporting roles in films like Hindustan Ki Kasam, Sone Pe Suhaaga, and Balidaan, passed away on Monday afternoon due to cardiac arrest. He was 80. He died at around 3:30 pm at Sion Hospital in Mumbai, and his last rites were held later in the evening at 6:30 pm in the presence of family members and close friends.
Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor dies
His death was confirmed by his close friend, Avatar Gill, to PTI, who said, “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 last rites of Bharat Kapoor were performed this evening at 6:00 pm at the crematorium near Sion Hospital, while the chautha ceremony will be held on April 30 at the North Bombay Association.
“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.
“Family and close friends from the industry, including Rakesh Bedi, director Ramesh Talvar, and theatre actors, paid their last respects to him,” Gill said.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the unfortunate news on social media. Sharing a picture of the late actor on his Instagram Stories, 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,” followed by a folded hands emoji.
About Bharat Kapoor
Bharat Kapoor has been a well-known name in the Hindi entertainment industry. He was a regular face in television and films in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. He largely played negative roles in films like Barsaat, Aakhree Raasta, Noorie, Ram Balram, and Inkaar, among others.
In addition to this, Bharat Kapoor also appeared in several television shows such as Campus, Parampara, Rahat, Saans, Amanat, Bhagyavidhata, Tara, Chunauti, and Kahani Chandrakanta Ki, to name just a few.
Bharat Kapoor is survived by his wife, Lopa, and sons Rahul and Sagar. His daughter Kavita died a few years ago.