Rishi Kapoor passes away: Taapsee Pannu and Ashwiny Iyer pay their last respects

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away earlier today at of 67. actor had been battling health issues for quite some time and was recently admitted to hospital. His wife and actor Neetu Kapoor was by his side as he bread his last. Industry insiders like Taapsee Pannu and Ashwiny Iyer took social media to pay ir last dues.

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Taapsee Pannu and Ashwiny Iyer pay tribute to Rishi Kapoor

Many industry insiders have expressed ir grief over sudden demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. His Mulk co-star Taapsee Pannu took to social media to share how heartbroken she is at moment. actor shared a picture of Rishi Kapoor hugging her and added that this was her “most favourite” picture with him.

Taapsee Pannu furr added how Rishi Kapoor always left a mark in her heart with his honest opinions and remarks. She mentioned how Rishi Kapoor had most entertaining stories on set. Taapsee Pannu ended te by saying, “I’m sure I will meet him somewhere n this hug shall be repeated with same smile on our face”.

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Bareilly Ki Barfi director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari was also shattered on hearing news of Rishi Kapoor’s demise. She took to her social media to share same with her fans. She added, “A beautiful, encouraging soul, phemenal actor is gone. You will be fondly remembered”.

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Rishi Kapoor’s family shared a statement with his fans confirming news that read:

Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukaemia. 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.

Rishi Kapoor had been diagsed with cancer in 2018. actor was n in New York for more than a year for his treatment. Rishi Kapoor had returned to India last year in September after his recovery. Rishi Kapoor’s bror Randhir Kapoor had shared yesterday that he had been admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

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