Neetu Kapoor confirmed that late Rajiv Kapoor’s Chautha won’t be held due to safety concerns

Rajiv Kapoor, who is best known for playing the lead role in his Raj Kapoor’s last directorial venture, Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) took his last breath. Reportedly the veteran actor suffered a heart attack at home and was declared dead once taken to a hospital. Although his last rites were done yesterday evening, we have an update about the rituals that follows next.

Neetu Kapoor, who happens to be the late actor’s sister-in-law, announced that the chautha ceremony will not be held in his memory due to safety reasons amid pandemic. She took to her Instagram to announce this news. Her statement read, “Due to the current pandemic circumstances, there will be no Chautha held for the Late Mr Rajiv Kapoor for safety reasons. May his soul rest in peace. The entire Raj Kapoor family is a part of your grief too.” Take a look.

We will see the late actor in Mridul directed sports drama Toolsidas Junior after 30 years. This film also features Sanjay Dutt.