Who am I? Guess Actor: Who am I in us? Series Today, let’s try to go down memory lane and scroll through the pages of showbiz where the actor, once seen as a superstar in Hindi films, worked with A-listers including the late legend Rishi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Padmini Kolhapure and Juhi Chawla. The actor we are talking about suddenly disappeared from the world of showbiz and despite several attempts to trace his whereabouts, we have still not been able to locate him.
Who is Raj Kiran?
Former Bollywood actor Raj Kiran Mahtani started his acting career Starred in BR Ishara’s Kaagaz Ki Boat with Sarika in 1975 and acted in over 100 films from then till the 1990s. He became a household name with his work in films like Shiksha, Maan Abhiman, Ek Naya Rishta, Karz, Basera, Arth and Raj Tilak. She also made her television debut in 1994 with the TV series ‘Reporter’.
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Her acting in Mahesh Bhatt’s film Arth Aur Karz brought her name and fame among fans.
Later, Kiran suddenly disappeared from the film industry and was believed to be living as a recluse in the United States, but as per Wiki information, conflicting reports as of 2011 have indicated that her current whereabouts are unknown.
Raj Kiran’s family life
Raj Kiran was born in a Sindhi Hindu family in Mumbai. Several reports revealed that she suffered severe depression and also faced domestic crises when her career declined. Some reports also claimed that he was admitted to a mental asylum in Mumbai.
when the stars were looking for him
Veteran actress Deepti Naval once tried to locate Kiran through Facebook, writing: “Looking for a friend from the film world, his name is Raj Kiran – we have no news of him – last heard he was driving a cab in New York, if anyone has any clues, please let me know…”
In 2011, Rishi Kapoor, who was on a visit to the United States, approached Kiran’s brother Gobind Mahtani and told him that Kiran was in a mental asylum in Atlanta, but did not give him further details. However, Kiran’s daughter later issued a public statement denying the news of Kiran being found in Atlanta.
He explained that the family had been searching for him for years with the help of the New York Police and private detectives.
When Raj Kiran was jailed
According to reports, Raj Kiran was jailed for about a month for encroaching on the property of a religious ashram in Bengaluru in the mid-1990s. According to reports, her father bailed her out.
Somi Ali on finding Raj Kiran
In 2024, former Bollywood actress Somi Ali revealed that she had promised late star Rishi Kapoor that she would never stop searching for actor Raj Kiran and had spent 20 years trying to find him. Sharing a video on Raj Kiran with the title track music of ‘Karz’ playing in the background, she wrote: “Guys, if I get some valid findings then there is also a financial reward. No fraud or scam. I made a promise to the late Mr. Rishi Kapoor that I would ensure that I never stop searching for actor Raj Kiran. I have spent 20 years trying to find him, which included flying to different states with my own money and sometimes using my own money. Including borrowing from mother. So that Chintu ji can rest. Shanti and I will fulfill my promise.
This is just to see if he is okay and if he needs any kind of help. As a victim advocate and having run my own organization for 17 years, my courage never gives up and I just want to know if he is doing okay. In fact, this is all we wanted and now I have to fulfill my promise.”
She also said that another actress also tried to find Raj Kiran but could not find her.