New Delhi: Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, fondly known as the ‘Original Chocolate Boy’ of Bollywood, left for his heavenly abode on Thursday (April 30). He was 67. The ‘Bobby’ actor took his last breathe at 8:45 am at HN Reliance hospital in Mumbai. The talented actor passed away after a two-year long battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife Neetu and children Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.


Rishi Kapoor was laid to rest at Chandanwadi crematorium in Mumbai’s Marine Lines on Thursday evening. Ranbir Kapoor stood quietly near his father’s dead body during the funeral. Ranbir's girlfriend Alia Bhatt was also present at the funeral. The 'Raazi' actress face-timed Riddhima Kapoor Sahni as she couldn't be a part of the last rites due to the Coronavirus lockdown.

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 (Ranbir Kapoor looked devastated at Rishi Kapoor's last rites.)

Ranbir and Alia often visited Rishi and Neetu in New York while the 'Mulk' actor was undergoing treatment. According to ABP News' correspondent Mrityunjay, Ranbir Kapoor needed support of a friend to walk inside the crematorium. The 'Sanju' actor was spotted wearing a mask as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.

 (Ranbir Kapoor looked devastated at Rishi Kapoor's last rites.

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Randhir Kapoor, Aadar Jain and Abhishek Bachchan also attended Rishi Kapoor's funeral.

The Kapoor family issued a statement which read, “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.”

On the professional front, Rishi Kapoor was last seen in 'The Body', which released last year. Several Bollywood celebs including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra mourned the death of the '102 Not Out' actor on social media.

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