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Somy Ali's 20-Year Search For Missing 80s Star Raj Kiran

Actress Somy Ali has made a heartfelt public appeal to find missing 80s Bollywood actor Raj Kiran, a search she has pursued for nearly twenty years. She reminisced about their time working together and revealed she has visited his last known location, Atlanta, multiple times. Raj Kiran's career declined after he was typecast, leading to depression and a reported stay in a mental asylum before he vanished. Somy Ali had promised the late Rishi Kapoor she would find his close friend, a promise she is still striving to fulfill.

Key Points: Somy Ali Searches for Missing Actor Raj Kiran

  • Somy Ali's 20-year search
  • Raj Kiran's last known location in Atlanta
  • Actor's career decline and disappearance
  • Somy's promise to Rishi Kapoor
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Somy Ali asks 'where are you Raj Kiran ji?' in an emotional post

Actress Somy Ali makes emotional plea to find Raj Kiran, the missing 80s Bollywood star, after searching for nearly two decades.

"Raj Kiran ji...Where are you? - Somy Ali"

Mumbai, April 12

Actress Somy Ali has been actively looking for the popular actor from the 80s, Raj Kiran, for almost 2 decades now.

As part of her quest to learn about the whereabouts of the 'Karz' actor, Somy penned a heartfelt post for Kiran on her official Instagram handle on Sunday.

Recalling their shooting days together, she admitted that his movie "Arth" happens to be her all-time favourite.

Reminiscing about the memories of their last movie together, "Agnichakra", Somy wrote on the photo-sharing app, "Raj Kiran ji...Where are you? As your film Arth is one of my all-time favorites, I've been carrying memories of our Bollywood days - especially our last film together, Agnichakra - like quiet treasures. The warmth, the laughter... my heart keeps pulling me back. (sic)"

Somy revealed that she has even visited Kiran's last known location, Atlanta, many times.

"I heard your last known whereabouts were in Atlanta, a city I've visited many times. If anyone knows how to reach him, please tag him or message me. Some connections deserve to be found again," she went on to add.

Somy signed off, saying, "With love and hope, Somy Ali."

For those who do not know, Raj made a name for himself as a romantic hero with movies such as "Karz", "Teri Meherbaniyan", "Ghar Ho To Aisa", and "Bulundi". However, he soon got typecast as a side hero.

After facing a decline in his career, Raj reportedly went into depression and even went on to face some domestic crises.

He was reportedly admitted to Byculla Mental Asylum in Mumbai. Later on, Raj allegedly abandoned everything and moved to New York, and while he was there, he suddenly went missing.

Raj's whereabouts are currently unknown.

When Somy learned about Raj's disappearance, she promised late Rishi Kapoor that she would find his close friend. Unfortunately, she has not been able to fulfill her promise till now despite her best efforts.

- IANS

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Siddharth J
Respect to Somy Ali for not giving up her search for so long. It shows genuine care. But I also wonder, after two decades, maybe he wants to be left alone? His disappearance seems very intentional. We should respect that possibility too.
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Rohit P
Mental health and the pressures of Bollywood... a classic tragic combo. We've seen it too many times. The industry needs better support systems for actors, especially after their peak fame fades. Wishing peace for Raj Kiran ji.
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Anjali F
My mother was a huge fan! She always says he had the most expressive eyes. It's sad how someone so loved can just vanish. Hope this post reaches someone who knows something. #FindRajKiran
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Karthik V
While the sentiment is nice, this feels a bit like a public spectacle after 20 years. If she was so close, wouldn't his family or other friends from that time have clues? The whole story is just very mysterious.
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Michael C
Reading about the mental asylum part is chilling. The stigma around mental health was (and still is) huge. He must have suffered immensely. Somy's persistence is a rare light in this dark story.

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