Cancer survivor Sonali Bendre recalls battling an unseen monster with Rishi Kapoor in New York, Bipasha Basu, Swara Bhasker and Manoj Bajpayee offer condolences

By Rashita Sahni

on April 30, 2020

Rishi Kapoor passed away at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai at the age of 67 today morning. He fought a long battle with cancer. Yesterday, his brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed to a news agency that the actor had been taken to hospital in the morning as he was not keeping well. The actor complained of breathing problem on Wednesday morning and was later diagnosed with mild fever and symptomatic chest infection. Rishi's wife Neetu Kapoor was by his side in the hospital.

Bollywood is shocked to hear this news and his friends from the industry are mourning over his demise. Now, Manoj Bajpayee, Esha Deol, Genelia Dsouza, Divya Dutta, Swara Bhasker, Sonu Sood, Twinkle Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Mouni Roy and Sonali Bendre have expressed their grief on Twitter.

Couldn’t even finish writing an obituary of our IRRFAN (RIP friend) and the news of RISHI KAPOOR ji passing away has completely crushed me!! No...this is not happening...it’s too much to https://t.co/4xV3Fqw304 RISHIJI

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) April 30, 2020

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Heartbroken and at a loss for words... #RIP Chintu uncle. So many thoughts and emotions running through me right now. Remembering our time in New York as we battled together, fighting an unseen monster. Keeping each other bouyant through the sadness and pain. We held each other up through it all, forever connected. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to Neetu aunty, Riddhima, Ranbir, the family and your legions of fans. You will always be remembered for your talent, your passion and your zest for life. @neetu54, #RanbirKapoor @riddhimakapoorsahniofficial #RishiKapoor

A post shared by Sonali Bendre (@iamsonalibendre) on Apr 29, 2020 at 10:34pm PDT

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Unspeakable grief. Another legend passes away. I had the opportunity of working briefly with Rishi sir in ‘Aurangzeb’ (2013) and what a personality he had!! A great actor, he was as engaging a ranconteur.. Having him on set meant entertainment and engaging conversations were guaranteed. From the boyish charm of Bobby and Amar Akbar Anthony to the grumpy old men of 102 Not Out and Kapoor and Sons- what range!!!! This is the end of an era #RIP #rishikapoor sir! There cannot be another like you!

A post shared by Swara Bhasker (@reallyswara) on Apr 29, 2020 at 10:04pm PDT

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Heartbreaking ... Loss of a legend like Rishi Kapoor Strength to all in the family #riprishikapoor

A post shared by bipashabasusinghgrover (@bipashabasu) on Apr 29, 2020 at 10:23pm PDT

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No way ! I don’t want to believe this news !!!! Heartbroken Rishi uncle no more! I had the privilege of working with him in films like kuch to hai & Tell me o kkhuda! Have some wonderful memories of spending time with him which I will always cherish! Love him so much and we all are gonna really miss him a lot ! RIP Rishi uncle #RishiKapoor

A post shared by Esha Deol (@imeshadeol) on Apr 29, 2020 at 9:48pm PDT

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Grew up watching and loving you.. today s the end of an era.. heartbroken, not prepared for this at all..rest in peace sir.. your stories will live on..

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Cinema can pass Not RISHI KAPOOR. Sir you are immortal and I know it. Just its going to be a new a STAGE. A new performance & a new audience #riprishikapoorsir

A post shared by Sonu Sood (@sonu_sood) on Apr 29, 2020 at 10:26pm PDT

I just remember meeting you a couple of months ago.. So so warm and one of the best evenings of my life with conversations straight from the heart .. Our Deepest condolences to Neetuji, RiddhimA, Ranbir and the entire Kapoor family.. Heartbroken #RipRishiji

— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) April 30, 2020