PM Modi condoles Rishi Kapoor's death

New Delhi, Apr 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered his condolences on the demise of actor Rishi Kapoor, who passed away in H N Reliance hospital in Mumbai.

Condoling the demise of the actor Rishi Kapoor Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted,

"Multifaceted, endearing and lively...this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent.

I will always recall our interactions, even on social media. He was passionate about films and India's progress. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti."

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The veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on Thursday aged 67.

Multifaceted, endearing and lively...this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall our interactions, even on social media. He was passionate about films and India’s progress. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2020

Rishi, who was suffering from cancer, was taken to the H N Reliance hospital by his family on Wednesday.

The actor returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year. In February, he was hospitalised twice.