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Bollywood Actor Raj Kiran: Missing for 2 Decades
4 Jul
Summary
- Raj Kiran vanished mysteriously over two decades ago.
- He starred in acclaimed films like 'Karz' and 'Arth'.
- His family continues a desperate search for him.
The Bollywood film industry is no stranger to unresolved enigmas surrounding its stars. Actor Raj Kiran, acclaimed for his performances in 'Karz' and 'Arth,' vanished over two decades ago, with his family still searching for answers.
Raj Kiran began his acting journey in 1975 and gained significant recognition for his role in Subhash Ghai's 'Karz' and his performance in Mahesh Bhatt's 'Arth.' His career flourished through the 1980s but slowed considerably in the 1990s.
In 1996, Raj Kiran made headlines for an alleged trespassing incident at the Puttaparthi Sai Baba Ashram, for which he was later bailed out. He spoke of the severe trauma of his 34 days spent in jail.
Following a career downturn and personal struggles, Raj Kiran reportedly moved to the United States. His family lost contact with him around 2003, and he has not been seen since. His family has stated that he was experiencing mental health challenges prior to his disappearance.
While there were reports of him being in a mental health institution in Atlanta, his daughter later clarified that this was unconfirmed. The family has consistently maintained hope of finding him.
