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Actor Arjun Bijlani and his family are mourning the sudden passing of his father-in-law, Rakesh Chandra Swami (73), the father of his wife, Neha Swami. Mr. Swami passed away on January 1st, 2026, after suffering a stroke. He was reportedly in good health prior to his sudden illness, even having dinner with the family. He was rushed to the hospital and placed on a ventilator but unfortunately succumbed. Arjun was very close to his father-in-law, especially after losing his own father at a young age. The funeral will be held on January 1st in Mumbai.
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Arjun Bijlani’s Family in Mourning After Sudden Loss of Father-in-Law
New Delhi, January 1, 2026 – Actor Arjun Bijlani and his family are grieving the unexpected death of Rakesh Chandra Swami, father of Arjun’s wife, Neha Swami. Mr. Swami, 73, passed away earlier today, January 1st, 2026.
According to sources, Mr. Swami was in good health and had shared a meal with his family before suddenly falling ill. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and placed in the ICU on a ventilator after suffering a stroke. Sadly, he could not recover.
The loss is especially painful for Arjun, who was very close to his father-in-law. Having lost his own father at the age of 19, Arjun reportedly saw a father figure in Mr. Swami.
The funeral will be held today, January 1st, at the Hindu Cremation Ground in Oshiwara, Mumbai.
The entertainment world extends its deepest condolences to the Bijlani family during this difficult time.
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