Rishi Kapoor's demise: Asha Bhosle pays tribute, says 'Chintu was always by my side'

Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle extended her deepest condolences to family of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor who bread his last on Thursday, April 30. legendary singer also apologised to family for t being by ir side in this hour of grief. She shared a picture with Rishi Kapoor saying actor remains “eternal and special”.

Condolences have been pouring in from around country with political leaders and celebrities expressing grief over demise of Rishi Kapoor who was a legend in his own right. He had been diagsed with cancer in 2018 and had gone to USA for treatment along with Neetu Kapoor. 

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On April 29, Rishi's bror and actor-director Randhir Kapoor said that he experienced breathing difficulties amid his treatment for cancer. actor's team has issued a statement that reads as follows: "He’s more with us. Took his last breath today morning at hospital. Black day."

A mess from Rishi Kapoor’s family

"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am 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 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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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. Rishi Kapoor's demise comes a day after fellow actor Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai who worked toger in film D-Day.

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