Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor dies at 80

Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor died on Monday at the age of 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.

Actor and close friend Avtar Gill confirmed the news to India Today.

Sharing details about Kapoor’s death, Gill said, "I just came from the cremation, it was done at 6:30 pm. He died at 3pm today in Sion Hospital, Mumbai. He was not feeling well from last three days. From last three days his multiple organs started failing."

Bharat Kapoor was a familiar face in



Hindi cinema and remained active through the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Over the years, he built a strong body of work by portraying supporting characters, villains and authoritative roles such as police officers and lawyers.

Some of his notable films include Noorie (1979), Ram Balram (1980), Love Story (1981), Bazaar (1982), Ghulami (1985), Aakhree Raasta (1986), Satyamev Jayate (1987), Swarg (1990), Khuda Gawah (1992), and Rang (1993).

He also featured in films such as Barsaat (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), and later Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004), reflecting his long-standing contribution to Hindi cinema.