‘Lagaan’ actor Rajesh Vivek passes away

Bollywood star Rajesh Vivek, who appeared in films like ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Swades’ has passed away the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack in Hyderabad today.

According to Vivek’s friend, Vishnu Sharma said, ���Rajesh passed away in Hyderabad due to a heart attack. He was shooting there for a south Indian film. It is very shocking news.”

Sharma made his debut with Shyam Benegal’s film ‘Junoon’ in 1978. He was also renowned for playing parts in TV series’ ‘Mahabharata’, ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ and ‘Aghori’.

Vivek was first introduced by Shyam Benegal in his film ��Junoon�۪ (1978).