Published 10:15 IST, April 30th 2020

Rishi Kapoor passes away: Rahul Gandhi mourns; hails actor's cross-generational following

Calling it a terrible week for Indian cinema, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi condoled the death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor on Thursday morning

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Calling it a terrible week for Indian cinema, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi condoled death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor on Thursday. Taking to Twitter, he said that Rishi Kapoor was a wonderful actor with fans across all generations. He added that veteran actor will be greatly missed.

Rishi Kapoor passes away: Amitabh Bachchan 'destroyed' with demise of former co-star

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Actor Rishi Kapoor passed away at HN Reliance Hospital at of 67 on Thursday after being admitted re on Wednesday. actor's team issued a statement after Amitabh Bachchan tweeted about his demise. It read as: "He’s more with us. Took his last breath today morning at hospital. Black day." 

Rishi Kapoor's bror Randhir Kapoor also confirmed bereavement to news ncy PTI. Reportedly, Rishi Kapoor was admitted after he experienced breathing difficulties amid his treatment for Cancer. Rishi Kapoor's demise comes a day after actor Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai.

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Rishi Kapoor was diagsed with cancer in 2018. He went to USA for treatment along with his wife Neetu Kapoor. His son Ranbir and actor-girlfriend Alia Bhatt, daughter Riddhima and many or stars had visited him at that time. He returned to India last year and signed films like remake of Intern opposite Deepika Padukone and Sharmaji Namkeen alongside Juhi Chawla. In February, he was admitted to a Delhi hospital after taking ill during shooting. Rishi Kapoor was last seen in film  Body opposite Emraan Hashmi. actor had 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.

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Rishi Kapoor passes away d 67 at Mumbai hospital; team issues statement

10:14 IST, April 30th 2020