Rishi Kapoor's ashes immersed in Banganga, elder brother Randhir Kapoor confirms

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor's ashes were immersed in Banganga tank on Sunday, his elder bror Randhir Kapoor said. Banganga is part of Walkeshwar Temple Complex in Malabar Hill area of Mumbai. Rishi Kapoor died at of 67 on April 30 at H N Reliance hospital in south Mumbai, after a two-year-long battle with leukaemia.

Randhir Kapoor said a prayer meeting for actor was held on Saturday. "We did a prayer meet yesterday. Today we immersed his ashes in Banganga as we haven't received permission from authorities to go to Haridwar," Randhir Kapoor told PTI.

His last rites were performed at a South Mumbai crematorium, by son Ranbir, while Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan were among ors present during rituals.

A picture has gone viral on social media, where Rishi Kapoor's actor-son Ranbir and wife Neetu are seen sitting next to his photograph. According to family sources, actor's daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who was unable to attend funeral as she was travelling from Delhi by ro, was present at prayer meeting.  "re were t many people, Only five-six family members," insider said.

Rishi Kapoor h returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in US for almost a year. In February, he was hospitalized twice.

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Family Statement

 “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”.

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(with PTI inputs)