Rajiv Kapoor, son of Raj Kapoor, faced career challenges. He wanted to act, but his father advised direction. ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ brought brief success. His marriage ended quickly. He battled alcohol dependence and lived in solitude. Rajiv Kapoor passed away on February 9, 2021, at 58. His last film, ‘Toolsidas Junior’, released after his death, gained acclaim.