New Year Turns Tragic as Arjun Bijlani Mourns Father-in-Law Rakesh Chandra Swami

A great person , father-figure lost by Arjun Bijlani

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The New Year brought heartbreaking news for actor and host Arjun Bijlani and his family.

His father-in-law, Rakesh Chandra Swami, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 73.

According to family sources, Swami suffered a sudden brain stroke on December 29.

He experienced the stroke at home while preparing to have dinner.

Family members immediately rushed him to Bellevue Hospital in Mumbai.

Doctors admitted him to the Intensive Care Unit and placed him on ventilator support.

He remained under critical care for three days.

Despite medical efforts, he could not recover from the stroke.

Rakesh Chandra Swami was reportedly in good health before the incident.

The sudden loss left the family deeply shaken and grief-stricken.

Arjun Bijlani shared a strong emotional bond with his father-in-law.

He considered Swami a father figure after losing his own father at a young age.

The loss has therefore been especially painful for the actor.

Swami was the father of Neha Swami and Nishank Swami.

Neha is married to Arjun Bijlani, and the couple values their privacy.

At the time of the incident, Arjun and Neha were celebrating New Year in Dubai.

They were vacationing with family and sharing moments on social media.

After receiving the news, they immediately flew back to Mumbai.

Arjun was seen grieving at the funeral with his wife and young son.

The visuals reflected the depth of the family’s loss.

Earlier this year, Neha Swami posted a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute.

The post highlighted her close and loving relationship with her father.

On the professional front, Arjun recently won the reality show Rise and Fall.

Ashneer Grover hosted the show, and Arjun took home Rs.28 lakh.

The family now mourns a quiet loss behind the spotlight.

The entertainment industry stands with Arjun Bijlani during this difficult time.

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