Kareena Kapoor bids farewell to uncle Rishi Kapoor, calls him one of the 'best boys'

heartbreaking news of demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has pushed nation into a sea of sorrow as condolences have been pouring in for ace spian on social media. Hum Tum actor bread his last at HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday morning after a long battle against cancer since 2018. Friends and family of actor have gared to pay ir last respects to remarkable and legendary Kapoor.

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Taking to her social media account, Rishi Kapoor's niece and Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor paid a heartwarming tribute to her 'Chintu uncle' by sharing a picture from late actor's childhood. Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, Kareena's far, and Rishi Kapoor can be seen smiling and posing for camera in this endearing photo. Kareena Kapoor has captioned it with words, " best boys I kw... Papa and Chintu uncle ❤️❤️".

Have a look:

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Rishi Kapoor was admitted after he experienced breathing difficulties on Wednesday night amid his treatment for cancer. Rishi Kapoor's demise comes a day after actor Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai. film fraternity has been jolted into a state of shock as two eminent film personalities passed away within a span of two days.

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Statement from Rishi Kapoor's family

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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