Bollywood’s Heartthrob Rishi Kapoor dies at the age of 67, succumbs to cancer:
It was just one day that we lost an extraordinary actor Irrfan Khan, and the film fraternity lost another actor. The legendary actor, the original chocolate boy of Bollywood Rishi Kapoor passed away at the age of 67. The actor was unwell for a while and was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai Wednesday night. Neetu Kapoor and Ranbir had been with him constantly. His co-star Amitabh Bachchan shared the news of his demise and tweeted: I am destroyed.
This is a terrible week for Bollywood and the entire nation.
Earlier this year, Rishi Kapoor was shooting for a film in Delhi when he fell ill and was hospitalized. Later he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. As per reports, he was battling cancer relapse. The actor returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year.
Bollywood is in shock and mourns the death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor:
Waking up to a news like this is gut-wrenching! A Legendary actor, loved by millions of people around the world has just left us. Your style, brilliance, your smile & joie de vivre… will be dearly missed, Rishi ji❤️ Your legacy will live on for generations to come.#RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/1D1KBlqqWB
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) April 30, 2020
My heart is so heavy. This is the end of an era. #Rishisir your candid heart and immeasurable talent will never be encountered again. Such a privilege to have known you even a little bit. My condolences to Neetu maam, Ridhima, Ranbir and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Sir. pic.twitter.com/TR6GVSN4m7
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 30, 2020
Deeply saddened on hearing about #rishikapoor ji
Yeh khabar sunke bohot dukh ho raha hai. I have such lovely memories of working with him.
Our country has lost a great actor today. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/aVeKX9etkt— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) April 30, 2020
Noo noo rishi ji!!! You were synonymous with life itself!!My legend.. my inspiration.. my most favourite!! You truly lived life ! Will cherish my most precious moments with you.. you were so so kind n warm .apne se.#RishiKapoor .. you in my heart always.bas ya2020. Go away pic.twitter.com/CaAejejF5j
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) April 30, 2020
Unspeakable grief. Another legend passes away! Blessed to have worked briefly with #RishiKapoor sir in ‘Aurangzeb’ -a great actor, he was as engaging a ranconteur! An artist whose craft grew & sustained across generations! #RIP sir!
There cannot will not be another like you! pic.twitter.com/IOCcqWS35p— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) April 30, 2020
This cannot be true! Rishi sir was my favourite man,and favourite co-star ever! I still remember being nervous around him in Shuddh Desi Romance. He would put me at ease and treat me just like a friend! Will never forget every advice,every joke he told.❤️ #RIP #RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/dfIi935I0v
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) April 30, 2020
Heartbroken … Rest In Peace … my dearest friend #RishiKapoor
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020
This is a terrible week for Indian cinema, with the passing of another legend, actor Rishi Kapoor. A wonderful actor, with a huge fan following across generations, he will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends & fans all over the world, at this time of grief.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 30, 2020
ऋषि कपूर के निधन से मैं स्तब्ध हूँ . कुछ ही साल पहले उनसे दोस्ती हुई थी. ज़िंदादिल इंसान थे. हर विषय पर बेबाक़ी से अपनी बात कहते थे. बहुत याद आएगी आपकी चिंटू जी.@chintskap #RishiKapoor
— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) April 30, 2020
After being hospitalized in Delhi, Mr. Kapoor tweeted, “Dear family, friends, foes, and followers. I have been overwhelmed by all your concern about my health. Thank you. I have been filming in Delhi past 18 days and because of the pollution and my, I caught an infection whereby I had to be hospitalized.” He also revealed that doctors had found a patch on his lungs that could have led to pneumonia.
He was Raj Kapoor’s third born, after Randhir and later Ritu Nanda, he was older to Reema Jain and Rajeev Kapoor.
The actor was last seen in Emraan Hashmi’s The Body and had recently announced his next project, a remake of Hollywood film The Intern, starring Deepika Padukone.
He started his career as a child actor and has done approximately 130 films. He was part of hit films such as Bobby, Amar Akbar Anthony, Laila Majnu, Rafoo Chakkar, Sargam, Karz, Prem Rog, Chandni, Heena, Karz, Bol Radha Bol, Saagar and others.
Rishi Kapoor is survived by his wife Neetu Kapoor, son Ranbir and daughter Riddhima. Bollywood has lost a gem, leaving behind his legacy.
Every other day 2020 is coming up with something sad!
