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Rakesh Chandra Swami Dies at 73 as Arjun Bijlani Returns for Mumbai Funeral

Reports say he was on a ventilator after a sudden stroke, with no family statement issued.

Overview

  • He died on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at the age of 73.
  • Family members said he suffered a sudden stroke, was admitted to Mumbai’s Bellevue Hospital, and was on ventilator support since Monday.
  • Arjun Bijlani and wife Neha cut short their Dubai New Year trip and reached Mumbai on Tuesday.
  • The last rites were performed Thursday at the Oshiwara crematorium; videos show Arjun consoling his son and carrying the bier, while Neha appears inconsolable.
  • Some outlets reported a heart attack instead of a stroke, and coverage notes the family has not yet released an official statement.