Rishi Kapoor Passes Away At 67 After Long Battle With Cancer; Last Rites to be Performed at Chandanwadi Crematorium | LIVE Updates

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor last rites to be performed at Chandanwadi Crematorium in Kalbadevi, Mumbai.

It is being reported that Rishi Kapoor's daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani has sought special permissions from the Ministry of Home Affairs to travel to Mumbai from Delhi. Delhi police is said to be facilitating the same.

Prithviraj Sukumaran who worked with Rishi Kapoor in 'Aurangzeb' shared how the veteran actor didn't call him by his name as he shared it with Rishi's grandfather Prithviraj.

This is a sad sad week for cinema. Rest in peace ⁦#RishiKapoor sir. Had the absolute privilege of working with him in #Aurangzeb Used to tell me he can’t call me by name as I shared it with his grand father. Farewell legend. We will miss you! pic.twitter.com/VSZHRqNks9

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) April 30, 2020

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last on Thursday morning. He died battling leukemia for two years. It is learnt that his wife Neetu Kapoor was by his side when he breathed his last.

Rishi Kapoor was fairly active on Twitter, airing his opinions with conviction, no matter how controversial. His unique take on matters would always generate social media reaction.

PM Modi mourns the demise of Rishi Kapoor with a heartfelt tweet.

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

"100% child of cinema"-Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan who shared the screen with Rishi Kapoor in films like 'Damini' and 'Fanna' thanked the actor for the being the human being he was. 

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.

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) April 30, 2020

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a throwback picture from the time when she met Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor in USA. The couple was staying there for the actor's cancer treatment. 

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

Kya kahun? Kya likhu kuch samajh mein nahi aaraha hai.Rishi ji ke nidhan se mujhe bahut dukh ho raha hai.Unke jaane se film industry ki bahut haani hui hai. Ye dukh sehena mere liye bahut mushkil hai.Bhagwan unki aatma ko shanti pradan karein.

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) April 30, 2020

A picture of Bollywood actors Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan from their 2013 movie 'D-Day' is going viral on social media. The two icons of Hindi cinema passed away a day apart.

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty shared an old picture of Rishi Kapoor and writing, "A Legendary actor, loved by millions of people around the world has just left us. Your style, brilliance, your smile & joie de vivre... will be dearly missed, Rishi ji. Your legacy will live on for generations to come."

Waking up to a news like this is gut-wrenching! A Legendary actor, loved by millions of people around the world has just left us. Your style, brilliance, your smile & joie de vivre... will be dearly missed, Rishi ji❤️ Your legacy will live on for generations to come.#RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/1D1KBlqqWB

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) April 30, 2020

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan who worked with Rishi Kapoor in 'Saagar' (1985) said that he'll always miss his friend.

Cant believe it. Chintu ji @chintskap. (Mr.Rishi Kapoor) was always ready with a smile. We had mutual love and respect. Will miss my friend. My heartfelt condolence to the family.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 30, 2020

Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb called the demise of Rishi Kapoor as a loss for the entire country.

The news of passing away of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor is shocking & is a loss for the entire country.

May his departed soul rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. May God give them strength to overcome this loss.#RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/hm0B2DpBYY

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) April 30, 2020

Superstar Rajinikanth called Rishi Kapoor his dearest friend and said that he's heartbroken with the news. 

Heartbroken ... Rest In Peace ... my dearest friend #RishiKapoor

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020

"Hard to accept"- Virat Kohli

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli mourned the death of the veteran actor saying, "It's hard to accept this as this legend passes away."

This is unreal and unbelievable. Yesterday Irrfan Khan and today Rishi Kapoor ji. It's hard to accept this as a legend passes away today. My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace 😟💔

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 30, 2020

Anushka Sharma in a tweet said she is heartbroken with the sad news of Rishi Kapoor's death.

I'm at an absolute & total loss for words.Holding this phone in disbelief. Yesterday Irrfan and now .... Gutted , sad , heartbroken .I truly believed you'll come out of this .You will be missed , Sir . RIP . Om Shanti.

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 30, 2020

A message from Rishi Kapoor's family

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. 

Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to confirm the news of Rishi Kapoor's demise a while ago. He wrote, "He's GONE.. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed !" (sic) 

T 3517 - He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 30, 2020

Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to mourn the death of Rishi Kapoor's demise.

This is a terrible week for Indian cinema, with the passing of another legend, actor Rishi Kapoor. A wonderful actor, with a huge fan following across generations, he will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends & fans all over the world, at this time of grief.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 30, 2020

Rishi Kapoor returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year. He was previously taken to the hospital in February earlier this year after being diagnosed with an infection. 

The hospitalisation had been confirmed by Rishi's elder brother, actor Randhir Kapoor. When News18 reached out to him he refused to divulge any detail, saying, "I'm not in a condition."

The actor was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital on Wednesday morning. The cause of death remains unknown.

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away in Mumbai today.