Television actor Arjun Bijlani's father-in-law, Rakesh Chandra Swami, passed away at 73 after suffering a stroke and being on a ventilator. The family was on a New Year vacation in Dubai and rushed back to Mumbai upon hearing the news. Swami, described as fit before the sudden medical emergency, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital. Bijlani was visibly emotional at the funeral, where he served as a pallbearer and comforted his son. He shared a close bond with his father-in-law.