Rishi Kapoor, Evergreen Heartthrob, Dies

By patwal

Rishi Kapoor died at the age of 67 in a Mumbai hospital, after a long battle with cancer.

He fought a long battle with cancer and had spent much of last year in New York being treated. A statement from the Kapoor family said that the actor "remained jovial" and "kept doctors entertained till the end."Rishi Kapoor, who was famously fond of life,"would like to be remembered with a smile and not with tears,"

Rishi Kapoor's funeral will take place today in the evening at Chandanwadi crematorium in Mumbai's Marine Lines. His mortal remains will be take from HN Reliance hospital for funeral at 4 pm.

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor is survived by his daughter Riddhima, son Ranbir Kapoor, and wife Neetu.

Condolences were posted by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "He was so full of life that it's difficult to believe that he is no more," tweet President Kovind. PM Modi described Mr Kapoor as "multi-faceted, endearing and lively" and said he would remember their social media interactions.

Rishi Kapoor began his career with roles in his father Raj Kapoor's films. As a child, he made an appearance in the Shree 420 song Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua. He played a young version of his father in 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, winning the National Award for Best Child Artist for his performance. Three years later, he made his debut as a leading man in Bobby. Rishi Kapoor swiftly became the top romantic hero of his day with films such as Rafoo Chakkar and Karz. Mr Kapoor worked his entire life, delivering some of his best performances in later films like 2012's Agneepath and 2018's Mulk.

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