Published 16:11 IST, April 30th 2020

Rishi Kapoor death: Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri pays tribute to legendary actor

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last on Thursday, marking the end of an era. Team India captain Sunil Chhetri paid his respects to the legend.

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Bollywood was dealt with ar setback when legendary actor Rishi Kapoor bread his last on Thursday morning. Rishi Kapoor death news comes a day after Irrfan Khan passed away on Wednesday. An official statement said that Rishi Kapoor succumbed to his 2-year battle against leukaemia. Fans all across country paid tribute to versatile actor and Team India football captain Sunil Chhetri also expressed his grief on hearing Rishi Kapoor death news. 

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Rishi Kapoor death: India captain Sunil Chhetri pays tribute to legendary actor

India captain and leading scorer Sunil Chhetri took to Twitter on Thursday to pay his respects to Rishi Kapoor. striker said that India lost an 'icon' and offered condolences to Rishi Kapoor's bror Randhir Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor. Sunil Chhetri asked his fans and followers to take thing for granted and asked m t to hold back while expressing gratitude to ir loved ones.

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Rishi Kapoor leukemia: Rishi Kapoor's teworthy performances

Rishi Kapoor had an illustrious acting career spanning for more than 55 years. He began his career with roles in his far Raj Kapoor's films and played a young version of him in 1970 film Mera Naam Joker. role got him National Award for Best Child Artist. Three years later, Rishi Kapoor made his debut as a leading man in Bobby. Or table Rishi Kapoor movies include Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony, Prem Rog, Rafoo Chakkar, Karz, Agneepath and Mulk. legendary actor was well regarded for his versatility and his last movie Body released in December 2019. 

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16:11 IST, April 30th 2020