Mumbai: The death of Rishi Kapoor, one of Hindi film’s greatest cine icons, took everyone by shockon Thursday morning. The film industry took to social media to mourn his death with disbelief.
Rishi was hospitalised Wednesday morning after complaining that he was not feeling well. The 67-year-old actor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Wife Neetu Kapoor was at his side.
Veteran Amitabh Bachchan broke the news on Twitter, writing: “T 3517 – He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed !”
Rajinikanth was one of the earliest to tweet: “Heartbroken … Rest In Peace … my dearest friend #RishiKapoor”
Heartbroken … Rest In Peace … my dearest friend #RishiKapoor
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020
Priyanka Chopra: “My heart is so heavy. This is the end of an era. #Rishisir your candid heart and immeasurable talent will never be encountered again. Such a privilege to have known you even a little bit. My condolences to Neetu maam, Ridhima, Ranbir and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Sir.”
My heart is so heavy. This is the end of an era. #Rishisir your candid heart and immeasurable talent will never be encountered again. Such a privilege to have known you even a little bit. My condolences to Neetu maam, Ridhima, Ranbir and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Sir. pic.twitter.com/TR6GVSN4m7
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 30, 2020
Akshay Kumar wrote: “It seems like we’re in the midst of a nightmare…just heard the depressing news of #RishiKapoor ji passing away, it’s heartbreaking. He was a legend, a great co-star and a good friend of the family. My thoughts and prayers with his family”
It seems like we’re in the midst of a nightmare…just heard the depressing news of #RishiKapoor ji passing away, it’s heartbreaking. He was a legend, a great co-star and a good friend of the family. My thoughts and prayers with his family 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 30, 2020
Manoj Bajpayee tweeted: “Couldn’t even finish writing an obituary of our IRRFAN (RIP friend) and the news of RISHI KAPOOR ji passing away has completely crushed me!! No…this is not happening…it’s too much to http://accept.RIP RISHIJI”
Couldn’t even finish writing an obituary of our IRRFAN (RIP friend) and the news of RISHI KAPOOR ji passing away has completely crushed me!! No…this is not happening…it’s too much to https://t.co/4xV3Fqw304 RISHIJI 🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) April 30, 2020
Ajay Devgn expressed on Twitter: “One blow after another. Rishi ji’s passing away is nothing short of a stab to my heart. We associated in Raju Chacha (2000) and stayed in touch through…until now. Condolences to Neetuji, Ranbir, Riddhima & Dabbooji”
One blow after another. Rishi ji’s passing away is nothing short of a stab to my heart. We associated in Raju Chacha (2000) and stayed in touch through…until now. Condolences to Neetuji, Ranbir, Riddhima & Dabbooji 🙏
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 30, 2020
Wrote Taapsee Pannu: “Been trying to write something n I can’t put my mind n hands in sync. More like the heart in between is just not able to comprehend this. That laugh, that sense of humour, the honesty and even the bully he was , will be missed. No one like you #RishiKapoor”
Been trying to write something n I can’t put my mind n hands in sync. More like the heart in between is just not able to comprehend this. That laugh, that sense of humour, the honesty and even the bully he was , will be missed. No one like you #RishiKapoor
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 30, 2020
Reema Kagti shared: ‘”RIP Rishi Kapoor”, while John Abraham wrote: “Rest In Peace Sir … #RishiKapoor”
RIP Rishi Kapoor. 💔
— Reema Kagti (@kagtireema) April 30, 2020
Rest In Peace Sir … #RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/S4RmJzg3gn
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 30, 2020
Emraan Hashmi, with whom Kapoor shared screen space the last time in the film “The Body”, wrote: “This is devastating. Lost for words . RIP Rishi Kapoor”
This is devastating. Lost for words . RIP Rishi Kapoor 🙏🏻
— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) April 30, 2020
Riteish Deshmukh wrote: “Am devastated, heartbroken… King of charm, King of Romance, the legendary actor Rishi ji just said ‘pack-up’. Not fair Sir, you said we will do a film together…. just not fair.”
Am devastated, heartbroken… King of charm, King of Romance, the legendary actor Rishi ji just said ‘pack-up’. Not fair Sir, you said we will do a film together…. just not fair. pic.twitter.com/EJjJnuSThW
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 30, 2020
Genelia Deshmukh tweeted: “I just remember meeting you a couple of months ago.. So so warm and one of the best evenings of my life with conversations straight from the heart .. Our Deepest condolences to Neetuji, RiddhimA, Ranbir and the entire Kapoor family.. Heartbroken #RipRishiji”
I just remember meeting you a couple of months ago.. So so warm and one of the best evenings of my life with conversations straight from the heart .. Our Deepest condolences to Neetuji, RiddhimA, Ranbir and the entire Kapoor family.. Heartbroken #RipRishiji
— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) April 30, 2020
RakulpreetSingh tweeted: “NO NO NO!! This is heartbreaking ! In loss of words. Unable to process that @chintskap sir is no longer with us! It’s a huge loss to the world ! May your soul RIP. You will always be remembered 2020 can’t get worse !”
NO NO NO!! This is heartbreaking ! In loss of words. Unable to process that @chintskap sir is no longer with us! It’s a huge loss to the world ! May your soul RIP. You will always be remembered ❤️ 2020 can’t get worse !
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) April 30, 2020
Poonam Dhillon tweeted: “Devastated !!! Rishi kapoor gone !! What terrible news today!! No words to express. My heart breaking for Neetu, Ranbir, Riddhima ,Daboo, Chimpu & Rima !!”
https://twitter.com/poonamdhillon/status/1255714952658239493
Farhan Akhtar tweeted: “Absolutely heartbroken. This is an irreparable loss. To the film industry. To the audiences. And to all who were blessed enough to know him personally. Love you Rishi uncle. #RIP”
Absolutely heartbroken. This is an irreparable loss. To the film industry. To the audiences. And to all who were blessed enough to know him personally. Love you Rishi uncle. #RIP
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 30, 2020
Juhi Chawla tweeted: “No no no no …. this is not happening …!! This is sad …………… … very very very very very sad…!!! …. I’m shocked beyond words …..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No no no no …. this is not happening …!! This is sad …………… … very very very very very sad…!!! 🙈…. I'm shocked beyond words …..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Juhi Chawla Mehta (@iam_juhi) April 30, 2020
Nimrat Kaur tweeted: ” Too much loss too soon… #RIPIrrfanKhan #RIPRishiKapoor”
Too much loss too soon… #RIPIrrfanKhan #RIPRishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/PEgTvkp4z8
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) April 30, 2020
Tamannaah Bhatia tweeted: “Just can’t believe this. Woke up to the shocking news of #RishiKapoor Ji passing away. Condolences to the Kapoor family. We will miss you Rishi Ji.”
Just can’t believe this. Woke up to the shocking news of #RishiKapoor Ji passing away. Condolences to the Kapoor family. We will miss you Rishi Ji.
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) April 30, 2020
Kajal Aggarwal tweeted: “2020 cannot get any worse! Loss of a legend. Om Shanti Rishi sir I’m sure you must be illumining the heavens, the shining star you’ve always been! This feels like a personal grievance, Cannot even fathom what the family is going through. Heartfelt condolences.”
2020 cannot get any worse! Loss of a legend. Om Shanti Rishi sir🙏🏻 I’m sure you must be illumining the heavens, the shining star you’ve always been! This feels like a personal grievance, Cannot even fathom what the family is going through. Heartfelt condolences 😢💔 pic.twitter.com/oAjpxGnK3m
— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) April 30, 2020
Amit Sadh tweeted: “I hate this year !! Feel so gutted … RIP #RishiKapoor sir.”
https://twitter.com/TheAmitSadh/status/1255718290225115136
Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: “Shocked to hear about the tragic demise of the legendary versatile actor #RishiKapoor. Another great loss for the film industry. One of my most favourite actor. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti”
Shocked to hear about the tragic demise of the legendary versatile actor #RishiKapoor. Another great loss for the film industry. One of my most favourite actor. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti 🙏
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) April 30, 2020
Vishal Dadlani tweeted: “The world is truly depleted with #RishiKapoor ji gone. Deepest condolences to Ranbir and Neetuji, and the whole Kapoor family. @chintskap Sir’s 2nd innings was definitive of a new wave in Indian cinema. To lose both @irrfank & him in 2 days feels like a hard kick in the chest.”
The world is truly depleted with #RishiKapoor ji gone. Deepest condolences to Ranbir and Neetuji, and the whole Kapoor family.@chintskap Sir's 2nd innings was definitive of a new wave in Indian cinema. To lose both @irrfank & him in 2 days feels like a hard kick in the chest.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) April 30, 2020
Arshad Warsi tweeted: “I am speechless and completely heartbroken. Been a fan of Rishi Kapoor all my life. Loved him for his talent, wit, positive energy, this is terrible. First Irfan and now Rishi Kapoor… Dear God please look after these great souls”
I am speechless and completely heartbroken. Been a fan of Rishi Kapoor all my life. Loved him for his talent, wit, positive energy, this is terrible. First Irfan and now Rishi Kapoor… Dear God please look after these great souls 🙏
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) April 30, 2020
Lisa Ray tweeted: “Rishi Kapoor Gosh I’m running out of words to express my grief for the loss of these greats. In my opinion a very under rated actor. I watched Saagar obsessively as a kid. Thank you Rishiji for sharing your lightness of spirit and talent.”
Rishi Kapoor 🙏🏼😢 Gosh I’m running out of words to express my grief for the loss of these greats. In my opinion a very under rated actor. I watched Saagar obsessively as a kid. Thank you Rishiji for sharing your lightness of spirit and talent. https://t.co/ZFUr2Ef7Fl
— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) April 30, 2020
Aamir Khan: “We have lost one of the greats today. An amazing actor, a wonderful human being, and 100% a child of Cinema. Thank you for all the joy you brought to our lives. Thank you for being the actor and human being that you were. You will be badly missed Rishiji. Love. a.”
https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/1255731234287677442
Salman Khan: “Rest in peace chintu sirrr, kaha suna maaf , strength , peace n light to family n friends…”
Rest in peace chintu sirrr, kaha suna maaf , strength , peace n light to family n friends…
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 30, 2020
Karan Johar: “He was my childhood…..”
https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/1255726174493265921
Varun Dhawan: “I was just in awe facing him in a scene. Sid and me would always discuss that we shouldn’t mess up our lines. He was a professional and always loving rip Chintu uncle.”
I was just in awe facing him in a scene. Sid and me would always discuss that we shouldn’t mess up our lines. He was a professional and always loving rip Chintu uncle pic.twitter.com/ERehVYPf1e
— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) April 30, 2020
Rajkummar Rao: “Rest in Peace my dear #RishiSir You will be missed sir. May God give strength to the family to get through this difficult time.”
Rest in Peace my dear #RishiSir 💔 You will be missed sir. May God give strength to the family to get through this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/NXNWnN5DQp
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) April 30, 2020
Asha Bhonsle: “Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family. Sorry I can’t be with you in your hour of grief, although Chintu was always always by my side through thick & thin. This picture of our last meeting is how I shall remember him. He remains eternal & special ???”
Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family. Sorry I can’t be with you in your hour of grief, although Chintu was always always by my side through thick & thin. This picture of our last meeting is how I shall remember him. He remains eternal & special @chintskap pic.twitter.com/mMi4yNvBrl
— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) April 30, 2020
Suniel Shetty: “Shocked to hear of this great loss. Will always crave your beautiful, positive vibe. RIP #Chintuji. You went too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the entire Kapoor family
#Strength”
Shocked to hear of this great loss. Will always crave your beautiful, positive vibe. RIP #Chintuji. You went too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the entire Kapoor family 🙏 #Strength pic.twitter.com/hW2nE2jWFV
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) April 30, 2020
Shruti Haasan: “Today we mourn the loss of this giant in cinema RIP sir my deepest condolences to the family.”
Today we mourn the loss of this giant in cinema RIP sir 🖤 my deepest condolences to the family https://t.co/4rKJ9SYPtp
— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) April 30, 2020
Allu Arjun: “Grief-stricken by the demise of the charismatic actor Rishi Kapoor ji . A Versatile Performer… who I always admired . An actor from a legendary family entertaining us for decades gone too soon . Condolences to the entire family . RIP . #Rishikapoor”
Grief-stricken by the demise of the charismatic actor Rishi Kapoor ji . A Versatile Performer… who I always admired . An actor from a legendary family entertaining us for decades gone too soon . Condolences to the entire family . RIP . #Rishikapoor pic.twitter.com/Q0EbEXADZm
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 30, 2020
Vidya Balan: “Everytime i watch you on screen,i want to hug you … so here’s sending you the biggest hug #Rishiji … You are one of a kind our dafliwale and will always be special .. I pray for Neetuji,Riddhima and Ranbir.”
Everytime i watch you on screen,i want to hug you … so here’s sending you the biggest hug #Rishiji … You are one of a kind our dafliwale and will always be special .. I pray for Neetuji,Riddhima and Ranbir.
— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) April 30, 2020
Sonakshi Sinha: “Rest in peace Rishi uncle, thank you for the memories…you will be missed”
https://twitter.com/sonakshisinha/status/1255756966212689921
Kartik Aaryan: “On Kaanchi, I asked Subhash Ji to let me assist him. I took the clapboard duty to be able to stand as close to Rishi Sir as possible. I’m blessed to have witnessed that spontaneity, energy and true greatness up close. Rishi sir’s charm was magnetic.”
On Kaanchi, I asked Subhash Ji to let me assist him. I took the clapboard duty to be able to stand as close to Rishi Sir as possible. I’m blessed to have witnessed that spontaneity, energy and true greatness up close. Rishi sir’s charm was magnetic.
RIP #RishiJi 💔 pic.twitter.com/7o4tntYmAu— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) April 30, 2020
Randeep Hooda: “One can be an actor par excellence and be burdened, but, the zest for life is a secret known to precious few & fewer can carry it till the end. Always encouraged me on my approach & it meant a lot coz it came from a man who didn’t mince words. Rest in peace sir #RishiKapoor”
One can be an actor par excellence and be burdened, but, the zest for life is a secret known to precious few & fewer can carry it till the end. Always encouraged me on my approach & it meant a lot coz it came from a man who didn’t mince words. Rest in peace sir #RishiKapoor 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/98qs9Woqlc
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) April 30, 2020
Kay Kay Menon: “These two days have been completely Heart-Crushing! It’s just too much!! Rest in peace Sir! #RishiKapoor Om Shanti!”
These two days have been completely Heart-Crushing! It's just too much!! Rest in peace Sir! #RishiKapoor Om Shanti! 🙏🙏
— KayKay Menon🇮🇳 (@kaykaymenon02) April 30, 2020
Ritesh Sidhwani: “Rishi Uncle had an incredible positive influence & zest for life. His smile, his charm, his jovial personality will never be forgotten. He was more than just a great actor. He was a beautiful soul. I will carry fond memories of the times I spent with him. May he rest in peace!”
Rishi Uncle had an incredible positive influence & zest for life. His smile, his charm, his jovial personality will never be forgotten. He was more than just a great actor. He was a beautiful soul. I will carry fond memories of the times I spent with him. May he rest in peace!
— Ritesh Sidhwani (@ritesh_sid) April 30, 2020
Bipasha Basu: “Heartbreaking … Loss of a legend like Rishi Kapoor Strength to all in the family”.
Heartbreaking … Loss of a legend like Rishi Kapoor🙏
Strength to all in the family 🙏 #riprishikapoor https://t.co/d2tu0G02lo— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) April 30, 2020
Chunky Panday: “My most favourite Actor/person , my inspiration. Will miss you the most Chintuji”
My most favourite Actor/person , my inspiration. Will miss you the most Chintuji 🙏❤ pic.twitter.com/96R6G6unML
— Chunky Panday (@ChunkyThePanday) April 30, 2020
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In 2018, Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer for the first time, following which the actor was in New York for nearly a year to undergo treatment. He returned to India in September 2019 after recovering.
Post return to India, his health has frequently been in focus. The actor was admitted to hospital in quick succession in February. Amid speculations about his health, he had been hospitalised in New Delhi in early February, while on a visit to New Delhi.