Published 10:50 IST, April 30th 2020
Rishi Kapoor's demise: Taapsee Pannu can't sync her mind & hands; says "no one like you"
Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor passed away in Mumbai on Thursday. Expressing her dismay, the actor's Chashme Baddoor co-star Taapsee Pannu condoled his death
Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor passed away in Mumbai on Thursday. Expressing her dismay, the actor's Chashme Baddoor co-star Taapsee Pannu condoled his death. The actor remarked how she was not able to accept the tragic development. Rishi Kapoor passed away at HN Reliance Hospital at the age of 67 after being admitted there on Wednesday.
"Just not able to comprehend this..."
In her tweet, Taapsee said that she was not able to comprehend about Rishi Kapoor's demise. Even so, she said how the actor will always be remembered for his sense of humor and honesty.
Rishi Kapoor's family's statement:
"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last.
He remained jovial and determined to live to the 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 not let his illness get the better of him.
He was grateful for the love of his fans that poured in from the world over. In his passing, they would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and not with tears.
In this hour of personal loss, we also recognise the world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. There are numerous restrictions around movement and gathering in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of the family to please respect the laws that are in force.
He would not have it any other way."
Rishi Kapoor passes away after prolonged ailment
Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. He went to the USA for treatment along with his wife Neetu Kapoor. His son Ranbir and actor-girlfriend Alia Bhatt, daughter Riddhima and many other stars had visited him at that time. He returned to India last year and signed films like the remake of Intern opposite Deepika Padukone and Sharmaji Namkeen alongside Juhi Chawla. In February, he was admitted to a Delhi hospital after taking ill during shooting. Rishi Kapoor was last seen in the film The Body opposite Emraan Hashmi.
The 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.
Updated 10:50 IST, April 30th 2020