Vivek Lagoo, ex-husband of late actress Reema Lagoo dies at 74

Late veteran actress Reema Lagoo’s ex-husband Vivek Lagoo passed away at the age of 74 on June 19. According to reports, the funeral of Vivek will take place on June 20. His last rites will be performed at the Oshiwara crematorium. The news of Vivek’s demise was shared by journalist Vickey Lalwani. Meanwhile, the reason for Vivek’s death has not been made public.

Though Vivek maintained a low profile in recent years, he made notable contributions to both theatre and films such as Ugly, What About Savarkar?, and 31 Divas. Vivek married Reema in 1978 after a brief courtship period. However, the two parted ways. Despite going their separate paths, they maintained cordial relations.

Reema and Vivek first met in 1976 while they were working at a bank. The two quickly bonded, and their love story began. Later, in 1978, they got married. But when Reema and Vivek separated, the latter described it as “an understanding to restructure our lives,” emphasising the mutual respect they maintained for each other even after their split.

Vivek and Reema’s daughter, Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul, is their only child and the sole surviving member of the family. She has proudly carried forward the family’s artistic legacy and became a writer as well as a director, Mrunmayee has worked on critically acclaimed projects which includes Thappad and Scoop, establishing herself as a prominent voice in modern Indian storytelling.

Vivek Lagoo’s death comes seven years after Reema Lagoo’s sudden demise in 2017. The veteran actress complained of chest pain shortly after wrapping up a shoot for the TV show Naamkarann. She was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to a heart attack that night.

Reema’s last rites were also performed at the Oshiwara crematorium.

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