Rishi Kapoor Dies In Mumbai At 67, After Two Year Battle With Cancer

Veteran Actor Rishi Kapoor dies aged 67. Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to confirm the news. Rishi Kapoor was hospitalised in Mumbai and his brother, Randhir Kapoor had confirmed the same. The actor was taken to H N Reliance hospital by his family on Wednesday morning. Reportedly, his wife Neetu Kapoor was his side at the hospital. Rishi Kapoor battled with cancer for almost two years. The late actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, following which he was in New York for more than a year to receive treatment. Rishi made his film debut with Bobby opposite Dimple Kapadia in 1973. He was also seen as a child actor in films such as Shree 420 and Mera Naam Joker. Rishi Kapoor was part of hit films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Laila Majnu, Rafoo Chakkar, Sargam, Karz, Bol Radha Bol, Kapoor and Sons, D-Day, Mulk, 102 Not Out among many others. The legendary actor had recently announced his next project, a remake of Hollywood film The Intern, also featuring Deepika Padukone. He is survived by his wife Neetu Kapoor and children, Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahani.