Published 14:41 IST, April 30th 2020

Rishi Kapoor's death: His first ever onscreen appearance was when he was just 3 years old

Rishi Kapoor's death has left the entire country in shock. Here is a look at the first time he appeared on the big screen before Mera Naam Joker and Bobby.

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Rishi Kapoor’s sad demise has left entire country reflecting on masterclass body of work that veteran actor left us with. Rishi Kapoor’s first film with a lead role was Bobby which released in year 1973 and made him a star overnight. However, his first appearance on big screen was with film Shree 420, as a child artist when he was just three years old.

Rishi Kapoor’s first-ever film

Rishi Kapoor passed away at of 67, in Mumbai, after a prolonged battle against cancer. actor has delivered a wide range of quality content ever since his debut in Mera Naam Joker and his debut lead role in Bobby. What most people are unaware of is that neir Mera Naam Joker Bobby was  first time Rishi Kapoor appeared on big screen. He was first seen in on screen in film Shree 420 when he was just three years old. He played a part in song Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua, where he had to walk through rain wearing a little raincoat. scene had presence of three small children, of which Rishi Kapoor was youngest. kids could be seen walking hand in hand while Nargis pointed towards m lovingly. Rishi Kapoor had once stated that Nargis bribed him with some chocolate to get him to do scene. Following Shree 420, Rishi Kapoor also appeared in film Mera Naam Joker in a small role.

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A mess from Rishi Kapoor’s family

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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14:41 IST, April 30th 2020