Rishi Kapoor, last seen in ‘The Body’, was laid to rest at Chandanwadi crematorium in Mumbai’s Marine Lines. Ranbir, Neetu, Abhishek Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Aadar Jain were present at the funeral.
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Alia face-timed with Riddhima Kapoor as she couldn’t attend the last rites due to the COVID-19 lockdown in the country. Riddhima is reportedly travelling from Delhi to Mumbai via road.
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The ‘Raazi’ actress couldn’t hold back her tears and was seen getting emotional during the funeral. Alia posted an emotional note for Rishi Kapoor after his demise on Instagram.
"What can I say. About this beautiful man... who brought so much love and goodness into my life. Today, everyone speaks of the legend that is Rishi Kapoor.. and though I've known him like that all my life.. for the past two years I've known him as a friend, a fellow Chinese food lover, a total cinema lover, a fighter, a leader, a beautiful storyteller, an extremely passionate tweeter and a father," Alia wrote.
Alia also posted a throwback photo of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh along with the caption, "love you."
The 'Gully Boy' actress shared another throwback childhood photo of Ranbir Kapoor with his dad Rishi Kapoor. She captioned it as, "Beautiful boys."
The Kapoor family had 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.”
We extend our condolences to the Kapoor family.