Published 12:57 IST, April 30th 2020
Rishi Kapoor's demise: Janhvi Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor & Neelam Kothari offer condolences
Since the news of Rishi Kapoor's death flared all over the internet, celebrities started pouring in condolences. See how Janhvi Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor reacted
Actor Rishi Kapoor, aged 67, breathed his last at HN Reliance Hospital at the age of on Thursday after being admitted there on the previous day. The actor passed away after a two-year-long battle with the Cancer disease. Since the news of Rishi Kapoor's death flared all over the internet and broadcasting media, celebrities from all walks of life paid their tribute to the legendary actor and shared condolences with the bereaved family. Recently, Bollywood celebrities Janhvi Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor and Neelam Kothari paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Rishi Kapoor on social media. Read details.
Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor took to her Instagram handle to pay her last respects to the legendary actor Rishi Kapoor and shared a throwback picture of young Rishi with a heartfelt note. With the picture shared, Janhvi wrote: An icon. In every way. You’ve left a ceaseless void in this industry and world- somehow even for those who never had the chance of really knowing you. But you have also left with us a plethora of legendary work and innumerable stories of your candour, humour and zest for life that’ll remain with us forever. Rest in peace 💔." Take a look at the post:
Neelam Kothari
Neelam Kothari, who shared screen space with Rishi in the 1992 film, Kasak, recently penned a heartfelt note for the legendary actor on her Instagram. Sharing a picture of Rishi from his younger days, Neelam mentioned that Risjhi was her all-time favourite actor. As a part of her caption, Neelam wrote that Rishi was the best and will be missed. Take a look:
Maheep Kapoor
Sanjay Kapoor's wife Maheep Kapoor, too, shared her condolences and expressed grief over Rishi's untimely demise. Maheep Kapoor shared a picture of Rishi from his younger days on her Instagram handle and posted "💔" emoticon. Take a look at the picture shared by Maheep:
The Kapoor Family recently released a statement
"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukaemia. 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."
Updated 12:57 IST, April 30th 2020