Rishi Kapoor no more, VP Naidu recalls nation's 'beloved son' for popularity in romances

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has expressed sness over  sudden demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor who passed away at HN Reliance Hospital at of 67 on Thursday after being mitted re on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, vice president said that " nation lost a son and industry lost a gem" 

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His family has released a statement urging fans to respect law as " world is going through a difficult and troubled time"

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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Kapoor was last seen in film  Body opposite Emraan Hashmi. actor h an illustrious career spanning for more than 55 years. His blockbuster hits include Karz Bobby, Do Dooni Chaar Khel Khel Mein, Amar Akbar Anthony, Hum Kisi se Kam Nahi, Agneepath, Chandni, etc.

With sudden demise of Rishi Kapoor, reactions started pouring in across spectrums right from Bollywood to politics and sports. It was t even 24 hours that nation mourned loss of sudden demise of Irrfan Khan, and ar trdy struck with passing away of Rishi Kapoor.