Lagaan actor dies in Hyderabad

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Vivek Rajesh who played the astrologer role in Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’ passed away in Hyderabad on Thursday at around 3 p.m. Vivek was in Hyderabad to shoot for one of the South movies.

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Though Vivek Rajesh made his debut in 1978 ‘Junoon’ directed by noted director Shyam Benegal, he came to limelight with the astrologer’s character in ‘Lagaan’. He also played popular roles in big TV serials like Mahabharata and ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’.

At the age of 66, Vivek Rajesh passed away due to heart attack. His last rites will be performed in Mumbai. May his soul Rest In Peace.

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