Highlights:
- Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor dies at the age of 67
- He returned to India in September after getting treatment for cancer in the US
- Whole Bollywood industry is devastated by the news
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor died at the age of 67 just one day after another Bollywood’s great actor Irrfan Khan died in Mumbai and drew deep condolences from people from the film fraternity and leaders.
Actor Amitabh Bachchan who co-starred in many movies with him including 102 Not Out and Amar Akbar Anthony was amongst the first ones to have tweeted on his demise and wrote, “ “He’s GONE…. ! Rishi Kapoor… gone… just passed away.. I am destroyed!”
The 67 year old Booby star had been fighting cancer and was taken to the H N Reliance Hospital in Mumbai by his family on Wednesday. A leading news agency in India quotes Rishi Kapoor’s brother Randhir Kapoor who broke the news of him passing away saying “He is no more. He has passed away,”.
Several leaders and stars from across India tweeted to pay their respect to the veteran star.
Akshay Kumar wrote, “It seems like we’re in the midst of a nightmare…just heard the depressing news of Rishi Kapoor ji passing away, it’s heartbreaking. He was a legend, a great co-star and a good friend of the family. My thoughts and prayers with his family”.
It seems like we’re in the midst of a nightmare…just heard the depressing news of #RishiKapoor ji passing away, it’s heartbreaking. He was a legend, a great co-star and a good friend of the family. My thoughts and prayers with his family ??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 30, 2020
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wrote, “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.”
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
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted, “The sudden demise of actor Rishi Kapoor is shocking. He was not only a great actor but a good human being. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. Om Shanti,”.
The sudden demise of actor Rishi Kapoor is shocking. He was not only a great actor but a good human being. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. Om Shanti
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) April 30, 2020
Johny Level wrote, “Deeply saddened on hearing about Rrishi Kapoor ji Yeh khabar sunke bohot dukh ho raha hai (I am deeply saddened after hearing this news). I have such lovely memories of working with him. Our country has lost a great actor today. May his soul rest in peace”.
Deeply saddened on hearing about #rishikapoor ji
— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) April 30, 2020
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
The South India superstar Chiranjeevi Konidela writes, “Devastated to know Rishi Ji is no more. A great friend, A great artiste, heartthrob of millions. Carrier of a Great legacy. Feel so heartbroken at this loss. Farewell my friend Rishi Kapoor. Rest in peace.”
Devastated to know Rishi Ji is no more. A great friend , A great artiste, heartthrob of millions. Carrier of a Great legacy. Feel so heartbroken at this loss. Farewell my friend #RishiKapoor. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/gBcdrIXvhO
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) April 30, 2020
Rishi Kapoor returned to India in September 2019 after he underwent treatment in the United States for cancer for almost a year. In February this year he was hospitalised twice.
