Published 14:31 IST, April 30th 2020
Rishi Kapoor no more: Veteran actor also a class dad when working with son Ranbir's beaus
Here's a glance at the legendary actor, Rishi Kapoor's equation with his son, Ranbir Kapoor's girlfriends, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. Read.
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India was barely recovering from untimely death of Irrfan Khan, and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor's death brought ar blow to Indian film industry. legendary actor passed away on morning of April 30, 2020, after battling leukemia for almost two years. actor was kwn for his great on-screen presence and his several romantic movies in 70s and 80s. Rishi Kapoor's death is being mourned by whole film fraternity and condolences are pouring in for Kapoor family.
Rishi Kapoor was one among greatest actors produced by film industry's Kapoor clan. He is succeeded in films by his son, Ranbir Kapoor. Through his numerous speeches, it was evident how proud late Rishi Kapoor was of his son. And co-incidentally he had also worked with all of Ranbir Kapoor's rumoured and confirmed love interests.
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Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor started dating on sets of ir movie Bachna Ae Hasee. And co-incidentally, Deepika had also appeared in Love Aaj Kal by Imtiaz Ali which starred Rishi Kapoor although actors did t share screen . Currently, y were supposed to work on Hindi remake of Hollywood movie, Intern. Rishi Kapoor was supposed essay role of Robert De Niro in movie before his untimely demise.
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Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor reportedly started dating after meeting on sets of Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani. But even before meeting Ranbir, Katrina Kaif had worked with Rishi Kapoor in Namastey London which released in 2007. In movie, Rishi Kapoor essayed role of Katrina's far. Or than that, Rishi Kapoor also shared screen- with Katrina Kaif in Jab Tak Hain Jaan for a cameo role. He played role of Neetu Kapoor's second husband and while Neetu played role of Katrina's mor. Despite, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif's split, latter used to maintain a cordial relationship with Rishi Kapoor.
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Alia Bhatt
After his breakup with Katrina Kaif, Ranbir is w dating actor Alia Bhatt. However, before se two actors started dating, Alia worked with Rishi Kapoor in her debut movie, Student of Year. Alia was one of three important characters in movie while Rishi Kapoor played role of eccentric principal. y also worked toger in movie Kapoor and Sons where Alia Bhatt played role of Sidharth Malhotra's on-screen love interest. Rishi Kapoor, on or hand, featured in role of adorable grandad of Kapoor family.
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Rishi Kapoor passed away at of 67 at Mumbai's Sir N.H. hospital. His last rites are to be performed at Chandwani crematorium. A statement released by his family said,
Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. doctors and medical staff at hospital said he kept m entertained to last.
He remained jovial and determined to live to 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 t let his illness get better of him.
He was grateful for love of his fans that poured in from world over. In his passing, y would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and t with tears.
In this hour of personal loss, we also recognise world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. re are numerous restrictions around movement and garing in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of family to please respect laws that are in force.
He would t have it any or way.
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Im credit: Neetu Kapoor Instagram, Alia Bhatt Instagram, Katrina Kaif Instagram, Deepika Padukone Instagram
14:31 IST, April 30th 2020