Published 15:21 IST, April 30th 2020

Rishi Kapoor death: When film icon questioned Indian players' 'beard' love in 2019 post

Rishi Kapoor death: Back in April, prior to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, the legendary actor had come out with a unique observation. 

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Legendary Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor bread his last on Thursday, April 30 at of 67 after being mitted to HN Reliance Hospital in Mumbai. Rishi Kapoor death news sent shockwaves across nation. Since 2018, Rishi Kapoor was battling with leukemia and he was in United States for treatment for over a year. news of Bollywood star's demise was anunced by his bror Randhir Kapoor on Thursday morning. 

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Rishi Kapoor death: Late Bollywood actor's unique vice to Indian cricketers

Rishi Kapoor was an also avid cricket fan who frequently expressed his views on game. Rishi Kapoor used to have his say through his tweets. Last April, prior to ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, legendary actor h come out with a unique observation. He posted a picture of Indian squ picked for World Cup on his official Twitter handle and pointed out that most of m are sporting beards. Sporting a beard, ways, has become a style statement and players like to have it and maintain. It is believed that many Indian players caught up with trend once Virat Kohli starting India in all formats of game in international cricket.

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Rishi Kapoor pointed out that most players who h me it to that World Cup squ sported beards. As a result, he h a unique suggestion to Indian cricketers. He referred to biblical figure 'Samson' and said that y would look smart even without beards. Samson is a biblical figure who doesn't have a beard and his strength comes from his hair.

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IM COURTESY: RISHI KAPOOR ICC TWITTER

15:21 IST, April 30th 2020