New Delhi (NVI): Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, known for his roles in films like ‘Bobby’ and ‘Karz’, passed away today at the age of 67 in Mumbai after a long battle with cancer.
The actor has been fighting cancer since last 2 years and was hospitalised at H N Reliance Hospital by his family members last night.
The actor had returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid condolence to the veteran actor and also tweeted in this regard saying, “Multifaceted, endearing and lively…this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall our interactions, even on social media. He was passionate about films and India’s progress. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.”
Multifaceted, endearing and lively…this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall our interactions, even on social media. He was passionate about films and India’s progress. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2020
Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with Rishi Kapoor in films like Amar Akbar Anthony and Coolie, wrote on Twitter on the actor’s demise: “T 3517 – He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed !”
Superstar Rajinikanth also paid tribute to the late actor. “Heartbroken … Rest In Peace … my dearest friend #RishiKapoor,” he tweeted.
Heartbroken … Rest In Peace … my dearest friend #RishiKapoor
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020
Actress Priyanka Chopra also took to Twitter and paid tribute to the legendary Bollywood actor.
“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,” she wrote.
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
In another loss to Bollywood, actor Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 53 in a Mumbai hospital yesterday. Known for his roles in films like ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ and ‘Maqbool’, Khan had been unwell for a long time and was hospitalised after being diagnosed with colon infection earlier this week.
