Actor Rishi Kapoor passes away at 67, Industry in shock

Veteran Actor Rishi Kapoor passes away at 67. His brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed that Rishi Kapoor has died in the Mumbai hospital.

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted that veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away. He was 67 year’s old. Rishi Kapoor was not keeping well and had been admitted to a Mumbai hospital yesterday.

T 3517 – He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 30, 2020

Yesterday his elder brother told PTI, “He is in the hospital. He is suffering from cancer and he has some breathing problem, so he has been admitted to the hospital. He is stable now.”

Rishi Kapoor returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year. In February, Kapoor was hospitalised twice due to his health issues.

He was first admitted to a hospital in Delhi where he was attending a family function. At the time, Kapoor had said that he was suffering from an “infection”. After his return to Mumbai, he was again admitted to a hospital with viral fever. He was discharged soon after.

Kapoor has been quite active on Social media. He always put his throughs forward on social issues. His last tweet on April 2 was regarding Corona warriors.

An appeal 🙏 to all brothers and sisters from all social status and faiths. Please don’t resort to violence,stone throwing or lynching. Doctors,Nurses,Medics, Policemen etc..are endangering their lives to save you. We have to win this Coronavirus war together. Please. Jai Hind!🇮🇳

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 2, 2020

Bollywood industry and Rishi Kapoor’s fans are shell-shocked. Several actors have tweeted and expressed their grief.

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

I just remember meeting you a couple of months ago.. So so warm and one of the best evenings of my life with conversations straight from the heart .. Our Deepest condolences to Neetuji, RiddhimA, Ranbir and the entire Kapoor family.. Heartbroken #RipRishiji

— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) April 30, 2020

Been trying to write something n I can’t put my mind n hands in sync. More like the heart in between is just not able to comprehend this. That laugh, that sense of humour, the honesty and even the bully he was , will be missed. No one like you #RishiKapoor

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 30, 2020

Too much loss too soon… #RIPIrrfanKhan #RIPRishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/PEgTvkp4z8

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) April 30, 2020

Shocked to hear about the tragic demise of the legendary versatile actor #RishiKapoor. Another great loss for the film industry. One of my most favourite actor. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti 🙏

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) 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

 

He recently announced his next project, a remake of Hollywood film “The Intern” with Deepika Padukone.