Actor Rishi Kapoor, who was known for his romantic roles in his days in Bollywood, has passed away in a hospital in Mumbai.
He was 67 years old and was suffering from leukemia or blood cancer.
His elder brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed his death while talking to BBC.
Rishi Kapoor belonged to the famous Kapoor family of Bollywood and was the middle son of actor, filmmaker and director Raj Kapoor.
He married Neetu Singh, the famous heroine of his time, in 1980 and his son Ranbir Kapoor is also a leading actor in Bollywood at the moment. Apart from Ranbir, Rishi Kapoor also has a daughter Riddhima.
Rishi Kapoor was shifted to HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday morning after his condition worsened.
Eminent personalities from different walks of life have expressed grief over the death of legendary Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor.
Rishi Kapoor was suffering from Leukemia (blood cancer) and was battling death for the last two years but today he passed away from his fans as confirmed by his family.
Famous Pakistani celebrities are also saddened by the death of legendary actor Rishi Kapoor and are expressing their grief through social media messages.
Maura Hossein
Actress Mawra wrote in a social media message that people will never forget how they felt when they met you. Long conversations over food, you are a legend and will remain a legend.
Samina Pirzada
Renowned actress Samina Pirzada also said goodbye to Rishi Kapoor.
Zainab Abbas
Sports anchor person Zainab Abbas wrote expressing sadness that yesterday Irfan Khan and today Rishi Kapoor, what is happening in 2020.
Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar, the former fast bowler of the national cricket team, expressed deep grief and shared the memorable pictures of Rishi Kapoor’s acting on a Twitter post and said that he has taken a vow with him.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also expressed regret and said that ‘my late uncle Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and my father Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan were specially invited to perform at Rishi Kapoor’s wedding’.
It should be noted that the legendary actor Rishi Kapoor was very fond of Pakistan and often expressed his desire to visit Pakistan.
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2024-07-23 08:45:17
