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Rajesh died on Thursday following a heart attack. He was 66.
Updated : Jan 15, 2016, 03:51 PM IST
Bollywood stars including Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher among others have expressed their grief over the untimely demise of Lagaan fame Rajesh Vivek, one of industry's most popular character actors.
Rajesh died on Thursday following a heart attack. He was 66.
A National School of Drama (NSD) graduate, he was known for his performances in films like Bandit Queen, Lagaan, Swades and Bunty Aur Babli.
Calling him a "fine" actor, Kher tweeted, "Saddened to know about the demise of my friend, senior in NSD (National School of Drama) and a very fine actor Rajesh Vivek. He was a Mast Maula in true sense. RIP."
Saddened to know about the demise of my friend, senior in NSD & a very fine actor Rajesh Vivek. He was a Mast Maula in true sense. RIP.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 15, 2016
"Rajesh Vivek. Wonderful actor and a friend. RIP," wrote Kapoor.
So sad to know this.My deepest heartfelt sympathies to all concerned to Viveks family and kin.So sorry. What a lovely actor. All at RK mourn
— rishi kapoor (@chintskap) January 14, 2016
Actor Manoj Bajpayee posted, "Really sad with the unexpected demise of Rajesh Vivek. May god bless his soul. His memories will always be with us. I was with him in 'Bandit Queen'."Manoj Bajpayee posted, "Really sad with the unexpected demise of Rajesh Vivek. May god bless his soul. His memories will always be with us. I was with him in 'Bandit Queen'."
राजेश विवेक जी की अकस्मात मृत्यु से काफी दुख हुआ भगवान उनकी आत्मा को शांति दे उनकी यादें हमेशा साथ रहेंगी bandit queen में हम साथ में थे
— Manoj Bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) January 15, 2016
"Our senior from NSD Rajesh Vivek passed away. Have great memories of him while doing 'Bandit Queen' RIP Rajesh bhai," tweeetd Dhulia.
Our senior from NSD Rajesh Vivek passed away have great memories of him while doing Bandit queen RIP Rajesh bhai
— Tigmanshu Dhulia (@dirtigmanshu) January 15, 2016
Actor Ravi Kishan wrote, "Adhbhut (wonderful) actor Rajesh Vivek. May God bless his soul. RIP."
Adhbhut actor Rajesh Vivek ...may God bless his soul।..RIP
— Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) January 14, 2016
"Sad to know about the demise of #RajeshVivek, one of the finest actors and a great human being. Lived a faqir's life. RIP," said filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.
Sad to know about the demise of #RajeshVivek, one of the finest actors & a great human being. Lived a faqir's life. RIP!
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) January 14, 2016
"RIP Rajesh Vivek sir. Your performances will be there for us and stories and energy of your theatre performances," tweeted actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. Music composer Ehsaan Noorani wrote, "And now #RajeshVivek is gone this is really sad."
And now #RajeshVivek is gone this is really sad
— Ehsaan Noorani (@EhsaanNoorani) January 15, 2016
Actor-director Satish Kaushik posted, "We will miss #RajeshVivek for his great performances in theatre and films. My NSD senior who was just terrific in every role he did...
Baba RIP"
We will miss #RajeshVivek for his great performances in theatre and films.my NSD senior who was just terrific in every role he did..Baba RIP
— satish kaushik (@satishkaushik2) January 15, 2016