The sudden demise of Rishi Kapoor early this morning, sent the nation into mourning. The actor, who was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, breathed his last at the age of 67 at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital today. Soon after the heartbreaking news came out, celebrities and fans of the veteran actor have been offering their condolence to the Kapoor family through social media.
Television actress Sanaya Irani mourned the loss of two gems of Bollywood-Irrfan and Rishi. The former breathed his last yesterday. She wrote, 'a loss to humanity. P.S. RIP Rishi kapoor sir and Irrfan Khan sir . Your contribution to cinema is unmatched . Your battle was different, strength to both families' while offering condolence.
Surbhi Jyoti, on Instagram, offered her condolence. "We lost our “CHARMER” " the actress wrote.
Surbhi Chandna got emotional while remembering the veteran actor.
Kapil Sharma, on Instagram, wrote, " Rishi "
Rashami Desai wrote, "Just when I was trying to cope up with the loss of @irrfan sir, I woke up to yet another terrible news. Yet another major loss to the industry. It breaks my heart to realise how fragile life is. They say the sun always rises after a cloudy day. But after today, I guess it'll be gloomy in the film industry for a long time. You'll live on forever in our hearts, Rishi Kapoor sir. You're a legend, and legends live on!"
Anita Hassanandani shared a picture of the veteran actor on her Instagram.
Rajeev Khandelwal wrote, "I have no words...it is not often that your eyes well up for someone whom you don’t even know closely."
I have no words...it is not often that your eyes well up for someone whom you don’t even know closely. #RishiKapoor
— Rajeev Khandelwal (@RK1610IsMe) April 30, 2020
Rohit Bose Roy penned a heartfelt note on Instagram. "R.I.P. Chintuji An actor extraordinare. My senior by miles in every department yet a loving friend. Felt like a warm teddy bear whenever I hugged him. A wannabe sweet bully but everyone saw the sweetness and caring in his bullying. The biggest and most courageous heart I’ve ever met. He always answered my calls in two rings day or night. Nothing can fill the void you’ve left behind in my heart Chintu Ji. I will miss you , your voice, your hugs , so much. Like I always said to you. Peripauna , Respect and love Always," he wrote.
Shweta Tiwari couldn't hold back her emotions and wrote, "My Heart Can’t take it anymore! This is Devastating! Rest In Peace Rishi Sir!!"
Karan Tacker, on Instagram, wrote, "My heart is just so heavy hearing about rishi ji. May god give the family strength to over come this"
My heart is just so heavy hearing about rishi ji. May god give the family strength to over come this ... #RishiKapoor
— Karan Tacker (@karantacker) April 30, 2020
Maniesh Paul, Karishma Tanna and Arjun Bijlani expressed grief.
(Source: Instagram/Twitter)