Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away in Mumbai’s HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. The actor had reportedly developed breathing problems yesterday after which he was hospitalized. Bollywood suffers second death in a row after Irrfan Khan passed away on the 29th of April.
Amitabh Bachchan was the first to break the news on Twitter where he put out a tweet announcing Kapoor’s death and expressed his grief. Bachchan also wrote he is devastated.
T 3517 – He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 30, 2020
The actor had returned to India in late September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States for a year. In the month of February, last year, alone, Kapoor was admitted twice to the Hospital which was reportedly due to infection. Kapoor was admitted to the hospital after his return to Mumbai too.
The actor had announced his next project which was the remake of the Hollywood film The Intern where he was supposed to star alongside Deepika Padukone. The death comes at a time when the country is mourning the loss of another actor, Irrfan.
This is how Twitter mourned the loss.
Bad news does not stop-another really sad day -To a Gentleman always smiling always enquiring on others.Always permeating joy laughter in whatever room he would walk into – @chintskap Rishi Kapoor RIP-condolences to Kapoor family Neetu & @ranbirrk – all our prayers with you
— Ronnie Screwvala (@RonnieScrewvala) April 30, 2020
Since film shoots are not possible on earth due to COVID19, god has decided to shoot his film in heaven. Of course, he needs to cast the best from Bollywood. Our loss, his gain!
— Sidharth Jain @ The Story Ink (@irocksid) April 30, 2020
A childhood icon, so bubbly and one of the friendliest people I have met. Always waved to you first. And what a second wind as an actor! In grief. #RishiKapoor
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 30, 2020
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
Too much loss too soon… #RIPIrrfanKhan #RIPRishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/PEgTvkp4z8
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) April 30, 2020
RIP Rishi Kapoor.
What is up with Me and Bollywood this week.
— God (@TheTweetOfGod) April 30, 2020
Saddened to hear that my senior schoolmate at Mumbai's CampionSchool, Rishi Kapoor, whom i competed with in "inter-class dramatics" in 1967-68, has gone to a better world. From the romantic hero of "Bobby"to the mature character actor of his last films, he evolved remarkably. RIP pic.twitter.com/9eyzE0qP38
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 30, 2020
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.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 30, 2020
Our hearts are heavy and broken!
Veteran actor #RishiKapoor passes away at 67 after his long fight with Cancer. pic.twitter.com/3bdT6c58XV
— Filmfare (@filmfare) April 30, 2020
The world is truly depleted with #RishiKapoor ji gone. Deepest condolences to Ranbir and Neetuji, and the whole Kapoor family.@chintskap Sir's 2nd innings was definitive of a new wave in Indian cinema. To lose both @irrfank & him in 2 days feels like a hard kick in the chest.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) April 30, 2020
