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He said, “I have known him for more than 50 years. We did many plays together and also worked in films. We were in constant touch, but we had not spoken for a week. For me, it is like losing an elder brother, mentor and friend.”
Filmmaker Ashok Pandit expressed grief over the demise of the veteran actor on Instagram. He wrote, “Very sad to hear the demise of veteran theater and film actor Bharat Kapoor ji. I have very fond memories of working with him in the early days of my career. He was a very nice person. Om Shanti.”
The funeral took place in the presence of family members and close friends
The actor’s last rites were performed at 6:30 pm at the crematorium near Sion Hospital in the presence of family members and close friends. The Chautha ceremony will be held on April 30 at North Bombay Association. “Family and close friends from the industry, including Rakesh Bedi, director Ramesh Talwar and theater actors, paid their last respects,” Gill said.
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Kapoor is survived by his wife Lopa and sons Rahul and Sagar. His daughter Kavita passed away a few years ago.
Bharat Kapoor was known for his strong characters.
Bharat Kapoor started his film career in 1972 and worked for almost four decades. He became a well-known face of Hindi cinema in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Known for his supporting and often villainous roles, he has worked in films such as ‘Barsaat’, ‘Aakhri Raasta’, ‘Noori’, ‘Ram Balram’ and ‘Inkaar’. During these years, he worked in many notable films, including ‘Love Story’, ‘Bazaar’, ‘Ghulaami’, ‘Satyamev Jayate’, ‘Swarg’, ‘Khuda Gawah’ and ‘Rang’. His acting brought depth to the stories, establishing him as a bankable character actor.
He remained active in his later years too and played roles in films like ‘Saajan Chale Sasural’ and ‘Meenakshi: A Tale of Three Cities’, which revealed his ability to adapt to different generations.
Apart from films, Kapoor also made his mark on television. She worked in shows like ‘Campus’, ‘Parampara’, ‘Rahat’, ‘Saans’, ‘Amanat’, ‘Tara’, ‘Chunauti’ and ‘Kahaani Chandrakanta Ki’, proving her versatility across different mediums.