New Delhi: Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last at the HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday morning after battling with cancer since 2018. He was 67.
The actor was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday morning as he was “not well”, said reports.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and he returned to India from New York in September last year after his cancer treatment.
Taking to Twitter, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan expressed his shock at the news. “T 3517 – He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !” he tweeted.
T 3517 – He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 30, 2020
Kapoor played leading roles in about 92 films between 1973 and 2000, of which 36 were box office hits, as per reports. He won the the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in Do Dooni Chaar in 2011.
He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Kapoor & Sons in 2017. He was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
He is survived by wife Neetu Singh, daughter Riddhima Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor.
Meanwhile, condolence messages have started to pour in on Twitter.
Heartbroken … Rest In Peace … my dearest friend #RishiKapoor
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020
Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of actor Rishi Kapoor. He entertained several generations of Indians throughout his career. What a terrible loss.. My condolences to the grieving family. May God bless his soul.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 30, 2020
The news of passing away of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor is shocking & is a loss for the entire country.
May his departed soul rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. May God give them strength to overcome this loss.#RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/hm0B2DpBYY
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) April 30, 2020
I am speechless and completely heartbroken. Been a fan of Rishi Kapoor all my life. Loved him for his talent, wit, positive energy, this is terrible. First Irfan and now Rishi Kapoor… Dear God please look after these great souls
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) April 30, 2020
Rest In Peace Sir … #RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/S4RmJzg3gn
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 30, 2020
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