Rishi Kapoor was gearing up to star opposite Deepika Padukone before his untimely demise

Though Rishi Kapoor had set off to United States of America for cancer treatment, he never quite went away from screen and continued to entertain audiences. After veteran and his actor-wife Neetu Kapoor left India in September 2018, three of his films released. While Rajma Chawal hit Netflix, his ventures like Jhootha Kahin Ka and Body had hit atres last year. 

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As Rishi Kapoor returned to India last year, veteran was gearing up to return to shooting and make a full-fledged return to films. However, destiny had or plans as iconic artist bread his last in Mumbai on Thursday.

If t for his untimely death, an anuncement that had delighted fans was about him starring in remake of Intern. t just news of actor starring in an adaptation of a popular Hollywood film, fact that he would star opposite Deepika Padukone had made headlines in January. Apart from Rishi Kapoor’s son Ranbir once being in a relationship with Deepika, fact that two actors were coming toger in same film after almost a decade had become a talking point.

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Though y did t share screen in Love Aaj Kal, both are kwn for ir roles in 2009 Imtiaz Ali film.

Deepika Padukone was also among producers of Intern remake along with Sunir Kheterpal, Azure Entertainment and Warner Bros India. movie was gearing up for release in 2021.

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However, reunion could t take place as Rishi Kapoor bread his last in Mumbai on Thursday as he succumbed to leukaemia. 

Here’s family’s statement on Rishi Kapoor’s death:

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