Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor passed away at the age of 67, on the 30th of April in Mumbai.
The legendary actor passed away at H.N. Reliance Hospital in Mumbai, with his wife Neetu Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor by his side.
The actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and was in New York for a year for his treatment. Rishi Kapoor along with Neetu Kapoor came back to India in September 2019.
Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter and confirmed the news of his demise. Mr. Bachchan said, “T 3517 – He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !”
Born on the 4th of September 1952, Rishi Kapoor is a big name in the Bollywood industry. He started his acting career in 1973 with the film Bobby.
He won many awards for his acting in Hindi Cinema. His last award was the Filmfare Critics Award for best actor in 2011 for Do Dooni Chaar (2010.)
Some of the famous movies of Rishi Kapoor are Rafoo Chakkar (1975,) Sargam (1979,) Laiala Majnu (1979,) Karz (1980,) Prem Rog (1982,) Nagina (1986,) Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002,) Hum Tum (2004,) Fanna (2006,) Namastey London (2007,) Love Aaj Kal (2009,) Do Dooni Chaar (2010,) Patiala House (2011,) and Rajma Chawal (2018.)
Twitter is flooded with condolence message on the demise of Mr. Rishi Kapoor.
T 3517 – He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 30, 2020
We lost a legend. Your legacy is and always will be glorious. #RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/aIVbqYhAMH
— Akshar (@AksharPathak) April 30, 2020
Am heart,thoughts and prayers are with Neetuji, Riddhima, Ranbir, the entire kapoor family and loved ones. India lost a bright, shining star. You will live with us forever. #RIP #RishiKapoor ji
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 30, 2020
Oh god.. and now 💔💔 Legendary Bollywood actor #RishiKapoor passes away.. pic.twitter.com/1xdbXd3c9Q
— Aditi Raval (@aditiraval) April 30, 2020
The legendary @chintskap passes away. Another huge loss to the film industry. A versatile & charismatic actor. The world will mourn his loss, my deepest condolences to his family and fans.
The Enigma @chintskap lives on in our memories forever #RishiKapoor #RIPLegend pic.twitter.com/Cx0I1dIyEs— Jayant Patil (@Jayant_R_Patil) April 30, 2020
Sad to hear #Rishikapoor Ji no more ..Rest in peace sir 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/4SiEo6B20q
— Meher Ramesh (@MeherRamesh) April 30, 2020
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