Actor Rajesh Vivek who is best known to movie audiences for his role of the astrologer Guran in Lagaan or as the Postmaster in Swadesh is no more. Rajesh who played the astrologer role in Lagaan' passed away in Hyderabad on Thursday.
The actor was in Hyderabad to shoot for one of the South movies. Vivek Rajesh made his debut in 1978 'Junoon' directed by noted director Shyam Benegal.
Vivek acted in a string of Bollywood films such as Bunty Aur Babli, Son of Sardar, Agneepath and Bandit Queen but he' is best known for playing Guran in 2001's Lagaan and the postmaster from the 2004 hit Swades. Rajesh carved a niche for himself. He was recently seen in Telugu movie Yevade Subramanyam.
Rajesh was originally a theatre-actor and he also appeared on several TV shows, notably the series Mahabharata, Bharat Ek Khoj and Aghori. Vivek Rajesh passed away due to heart attack and his last rites will be performed in Mumbai. May his soul Rest in Peace.