MUMBAI: Rishi Kapoor, the romantic hero of Bollywood, passed away at the age of 67. He had been ailing for a while. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and underwent treatment in New York. Soon after hearing the news of Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan took to twitter to mourn the death of his co-star in multiple film. He wrote, "Rishi Kapoor... gone... passed away. I am destroyed!"
Actor Amitabh Bachchan announces on Twitter that veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away. pic.twitter.com/pwc7Pht68k
β ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2020
Film-maker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari remembered him as "a beautiful, encouraging soul, phenomenal actor."
Dear Universe, Please find a way to get us out of this adversity.A beautiful, encouraging soul, phenomenal actor is gone. You will be fondly remembered #RishiKapoor Sir ππ½
β Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (@Ashwinyiyer) April 30, 2020
Akshay Kumar, who played the role of Kapoor's son in 'Patiala House', paid tribute on Twitter.
It seems like weβre in the midst of a nightmare...just heard the depressing news of #RishiKapoor ji passing away, itβs heartbreaking. He was a legend, a great co-star and a good friend of the family. My thoughts and prayers with his family ππ»
β Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 30, 2020
Superstar Rajinikanth took to Twitter to pay his tribute to the iconic star. He wrote, "Heartbroken ... Rest In Peace ... my dearest friend #RishiKapoor (sic).
Heartbroken ... Rest In Peace ... my dearest friend #RishiKapoor
β Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020
Kamal Haasan took to Twitter to pay his tribute to his dearest friend and wrote, "Cant believe it. Chintu ji @chintskap. (Mr.Rishi Kapoor) was always ready with a smile. We had mutual love and respect. Will miss my friend. My heartfelt condolence to the family. (sic).""
Cant believe it. Chintu ji @chintskap. (Mr.Rishi Kapoor) was always ready with a smile. We had mutual love and respect. Will miss my friend. My heartfelt condolence to the family.
β Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 30, 2020
A heartbroken and devastated Riteish Deshmukh called Kapoor's demise "not fair."
Am devastated, heartbroken... King of charm, King of Romance, the legendary actor Rishi ji just said βpack-upβ. Not fair Sir, you said we will do a film together.... just not fair. pic.twitter.com/EJjJnuSThW
β Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 30, 2020
Former cricketer Harbhajan Turbanator said he woke up with the sad news.
Woke up with this very sad news @chintskap is no more #RIPRishikapoor ji π Condolence to the family..
β Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 30, 2020
Politician Rahul Gandhi called it a terrible week. He said that the '102 Not Out' star 'will be greatly missed'.
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.
β Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 30, 2020
Rishi Kapoor's mortal remains to be taken directly for funeral MUMBAI: Late actor Rishi Kapoor's mortal remains will be taken directly to a crematorium near the hospital where he breathed his last. Mumbai Police have reportedly requested the actor's family not to take his mortal remains home owing to the lockdown. Instead, his body will be driven directly to a crematorium in Marine Lines Chandanwadi, close to H N Reliance Foundation Hospital where he was admitted. The last rites are expected to be performed later today.
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last on Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer.
"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukaemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last," confirmed his family in a statement.
His wife Neetu Kapoor was by his side when he breathed his last in the morning. Rishi Kapoor is survived by wife, actress Neetu Kapoor, daughter Riddhima and son Ranbir.