The Great actor, Rishi Kapoor passed away, leaving the B-town to deal with yet another huge loss after Irrfan Khan

“Remember him with a smile, not tears…”

With a heavy heart we are writing about the demise of the sweater trendsetter, sweetest and most lovable Rishi kapoor. With the loss of yet another gem of B-town, an entire era has come to an end. With his cheerful, bright character and adorable personality, he has won hearts though generations and decades resulting in a huge fan following from people of all ages.

Actor Rishi Kapoor passed away at 67 on 30 April, 2020 after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai after reportedly having ‘problems in breathing’.

The family has issued the following statement:

“Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am 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.”

Known for his charming smile, Rishi Kapoor left the world behind and we cannot do much but remember him in the evergreen bollywood songs and movies where we can still see him dancing joyfully, celebrating life. This is what he taught us, the ever-smiling, warm hearted, “chocolate-boy” of our film industry.

Through his unique jolly character, innocence, humor and warm roles, actor Rishi Kapoor left us with a list of unending emotions, earning a memorable place in each one of our hearts.  Even as a person, Rishi Kapoor had always been a jolly man, brightening up everyone’s life around him. Through ups and downs of his life, he was always seen taking it all with a beautiful smile. Nothing could stop him from the bright light his soul possessed.

He started his career early as a child actor in his father’s film, “Mera Naam Joker” for which he won a Filmfare award.  He went on to make a unique place for himself in the industry by having his own jovial style starring in movies such as Bobby, Amar Akbar Anthony, Sargam, and more recent movies such as Kapoor and Sons, The Body, Mulk and others.

Truly, no one can ever forget his youthful energy, effortless dancing, warm smile and sparkling eyes delivering the statement, ‘Enjoy life to the fullest.’

We will always remember him for everything he has delivered for us. The industry lost yet again, an irreplaceable gem, and with it, an entire era…breaking everyone’s heart.

Rishi Kapoor is survived by his wife Neetu Kapoor, son Ranbir Kapoor, daughter Riddhima Kapoor and family.  He was last seen in the film, ‘The Body’ and had announced his next project, a remake of the Hollywood film, The Intern.

“It’s my life-acting”- Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor was, is and will always be embedded in our hearts.