Rishi Kapoor (67), one of the most reverd actors in Bollywood, passed away at 8:45 am at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, after battling with cancer for two-years.
The senior actor underwent treatment in New York, and came back to India in September 2018. The tragic news comes a day after actor Irrfan Khan passed away, who died due to colon cancer. Meanwhile, South stars Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan and others have payed tribute to the senior actor on social media.
Ram Charan tweeted, “Heartbreaking to know that #RishiKapoor Ji is no more. Another stalwart of Indian cinema leaves us today. My deepest condolences and strength to the Mr Kapoor’s family.” Mahesh Babu wrote, “Heartbreaking to hear about #RishiKapoor sir. Yet another irreplaceable loss in our world of cinema… A complete entertainer and an incredibly talented actor… A true legend. My deepest condolences and strength to Ranbir and his family. May his soul rest in peace..”
Heartbreaking to know that #RishiKapoor Ji is no more. Another stalwart of Indian cinema leaves us today. My deepest condolences and strength to the Mr. Kapoor's family. pic.twitter.com/Lhm9faiHew
— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) April 30, 2020
Heartbreaking!!! We lost the supremely talented Irrfan Khan sir yesterday. And now, the legendary Rishi Kapoor Saab! This is a devastating loss for Indian Cinema.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) April 30, 2020
Heartbreaking to hear about #RishiKapoor sir. Yet another irreplaceable loss in our world of cinema… A complete entertainer and an incredibly talented actor… A true legend. My deepest condolences and strength to Ranbir and his family. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) April 30, 2020
2020 cannot get any worse! Loss of a legend. Om Shanti Rishi sir🙏🏻 I’m sure you must be illumining the heavens, the shining star you’ve always been! This feels like a personal grievance, Cannot even fathom what the family is going through. Heartfelt condolences 😢💔 pic.twitter.com/oAjpxGnK3m
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) April 30, 2020
Just can’t believe this. Woke up to the shocking news of #RishiKapoor Ji passing away. Condolences to the Kapoor family. We will miss you Rishi Ji.
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) April 30, 2020
NO NO NO!! This is heartbreaking ! In loss of words. Unable to process that @chintskap sir is no longer with us! It’s a huge loss to the world ! May your soul RIP. You will always be remembered ❤️ 2020 can’t get worse !
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) April 30, 2020
Just cannot believe what I’m hearing 😭 This is heartbreaking and absolutely bizarre what’s going on! Another cinema legend gone too soon 😭 #RIPRishiKapoor Sending loads of love and light to the family in these tough times 😞
— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) April 30, 2020
You will always be remembered as the eternal charmer and a man who spoke his heart fearlessly.Thank you for a the caring advice my dear Sir. You will be so very badly missed.The heavens are lucky. Now two Charmers to in quick succession to enrich their lives. Heartbroken.🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/1dKKy1HX0Y
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) April 30, 2020
May he rest in eternal peace. Thank you for the stories and memories. You will live on sir! Strength to The family pic.twitter.com/EaCiDyNrxH
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) April 30, 2020
Within 24 hours. How can this even be ? So devastating. pic.twitter.com/QKsyo3RTmK
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) April 30, 2020
Shocked to hear about the tragic demise of the legendary versatile actor #RishiKapoor. Another great loss for Bollywood . This has to be the darkest day and week for the film industry . My thoughts and prayers for to his family . #RipRishiji
— Hansika (@ihansika) April 30, 2020
Grief-stricken by the demise of the charismatic actor Rishi Kapoor ji . A Versatile Performer… who I always admired . An actor from a legendary family entertaining us for decades gone too soon . Condolences to the entire family . RIP . #Rishikapoor pic.twitter.com/Q0EbEXADZm
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 30, 2020
Oh no..can't be true..pls someone tell me its a false news..we cannot lose #RishiKapoor 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— KhushbuSundar ❤️ (@khushsundar) April 30, 2020
Could 2020 get any worse???? First #COVIDー19 and then a huge loss for the industry with the passing away of #irfankhan and now #Rishikapoor 💔💔💔💔💔💔 what an actor!!! #RIP sir !!! We will all miss you !! You were truly an inspiration to all of us!!
— Priyamani Raj (@priyamani6) April 30, 2020
A statement from Rishi Kapoor’s family reads:
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.
He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents. Family, friends, food and films remained his focus and everyone who met him during this time was amazed at how he did not let his illness get the better of him.
He was grateful for the love of his fans that poured in from the world over. In his passing, they would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and not with tears.
In this hour of personal loss, we also recognise the world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. There are numerous restrictions around movement and gathering in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of the family to please respect the laws that are in force.
He would not have it any other way.
