Published 12:55 IST, April 30th 2020

Rishi Kapoor's death: Vicky Kaushal, Shahid Kapoor mourn the loss of legendary actor

Bollywood stars stormed the social media and expressed their sadness and also extended their heartfelt condolences to the grieving family of Rishi Kapoor.

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passing away of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has left entire film industry in a state of shock. Scores of Bollywood stars stormed social media and expressed ir sadness and also extended ir heartfelt condolences to grieving family. Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor who passed away at HN Reliance Hospital at of 67 on April 30 after being admitted re on April 29.

Bollywood stars mourn loss of Rishi Kapoor

Taking to his Twitter handle, Shahid Kapoor shared a throwback picture of legendary star from his early career days and gave his deepest condolence to family. Shahid wrote that great actor will always be remembered in ir hearts. His charming personality and unforgettable performance on big screen will give light to all in darkest moments.

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Completely heartbroken over news of Rishi Kapoor’s demise, Vicky Kaushal recalled his memories of meeting star in New York. Vicky, who met Rishi during his treatment days in New York, shared a post on Twitter and wrote that industry has lost one of 'liveliest person'. He also said that time he met him in NY, Rishi was “fighting battle like a boss, with a smile on his face.” 

As for actor Ali Fazal, entire news came to be as a cosmic dream. He paid his tribute on his Twitter handle. actor could t believe that two of great pillars of entertainment industry would leave for heavenly abode. At last, he concluded tweet by paying his tribute to Rishi Kapoor and also wrote, "what is this."

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Maine Pyaar Kiya actress Bhagyashree shared a throwback picture on her Twitter handle and expressed her grief over loss. She called Rishi a ‘fighter’ who fought his way back from cancer and was on his way to recovery. 

family members of veteran actor issued a statement after his demise and informed that he passed away at 8:45am after a two-year battle with Leukemia. y said that he remained jovial and determined to live to fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents. statement said that actor was grateful for love of his fans that poured in from world over.

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Statement 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 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 recognize 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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12:55 IST, April 30th 2020