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When Ranbir Kapoor revealed the two precious gifts his father Rishi Kapoor gave him 

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Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor is no more. Industry members, his family and fans are all mourning the loss of this legendary actor. In 2017, Rishi Kapoor launched his memoir titled Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored. True to the title of the book, the actor spoke his heart out without sugar-coating words.  The book featured an emotional foreword written by his son and actor Ranbir Kapoor. “As I sit down to analyse my relationship with my father, I would say that the most precious gift he has given my sister Riddhima and me is that we can love our mother unconditionally. He showed us by example that she was at the centre of all our lives and our home. With her as our bedrock, none of the ups and downs in our lives could really touch us,” he wrote in the foreword. “The second gift is that he has been a good husband to my mother,” Ranbir wrote. While Rishi Kapoor had his fair share of fights with Neetu Kapoor, he truly loved her and their children. This was evident in his last days.

Rishi Kapoor’s co-stars Satish Kaushik and Farida Jalal express grief

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Actors Satish Kaushik and Farida Jalal not only worked with late actor Rishi Kapoor but also knew the actor personally. Filmmaker-actor Kaushik, who has worked with Kapoor in films like Tehzeeb, Saagar, Aa Ab Laut Chalen and Wedding Pullav , says the late star made acting look like the easiest profession. While speaking to a news agency, Satish said that Chintu ji was a much loved young icon of romance. Satish Kaushik kept on seeing him after coming to Mumbai and then later worked with him as a co-star and was directed by him in Aa Ab Laut Chalen . Satish was shooting with Rishi Kapoor for his last film Sharmaji Namkeen. He said that with Rishi Kapoor gone the era of romance has gone. Meanwhile, Farida Jalal broke down while talking about Rishi Kapoor. She said that she was very close to the actor and was shocked. Farida Jalal worked with Rishi Kapoor in the latter's debut film Bobby . Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, early morning after a long battle with leukaemia. He w

Aruna Irani remembers co-star Rishi Kapoor; narrates an old incident where he stood up like a hero

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Rishi Kapoor passed away early morning on April 30, 2020, leaving the film fraternity and his fans gutted. The actor who was battling leukaemia passed away in a hospital in Mumbai. After his death, several industry members spoke about his greatness and their memories with him. Bollywood actress Aruna Irani who has worked with Rishi Kapoor in the 70s and 80s in films like Khel Khel Mein and Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani while talking to a news agency said that he was good to each and every person. She said that they would call him Chintu baba. Remembering the days during Rishi Kapoor's film Bobby, Aruna said that his father Raj Kapoor would scold him but he would never feel bad. She said that he never felt conscious and if his father would say something to him, he would say it is for his best. Talking about her working experience with him Aruna Irani narrated an old incident. She said that once they went to a remote place to shoot and there were a lot of mosquitoes making sleep difficult.

“I warned Rishi Kapoor about his health”, says best friend Rakesh Roshan

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Rishi Kapoor and Rakesh Roshan were close friends for 45 years. Rakesh is understandably shaken by the suddenness of his pal’s death. “I met him last on March 15 over dinner. Only Chintu (Rishi), his wife Neetu and I were there, and we chatted for nearly three hours. We discussed each other’s health.” Rakesh Roshan himself has come out of a cancer phase. “I am a hundred percent cured, touchwood. Chintu asked me why I didn’t start a new film. I told him I will wait until September when my final medical tests will happen. I would rather wait until I’m fully sure. Health comes first. And this is what I told Chintu also.” In fact Rakesh Roshan blames Rishi Kapoor’s trip to Delhi in February for his health relapse. “Both of had cancer, though different kinds. I am aware of how infection-prone we are. So when Chintu told me about his plans to go to Delhi in February for a wedding I advised him against it. But he still went, and had a relapse there. When I met Chintu he admitted he should’v

VIDEO: Inside Rishi Kapoor's funeral; Ranbir Kapoor performs the last rites

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Indian cinema lost another icon today. Early morning on April 30, Rishi Kapoor breathed his last after his long battle with Leukemia. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and returned to India in September last year after being treated for cancer in New York. His death was confirmed by his colleague and close friend Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday. Rishi Kapoor's body was taken directly to the crematorium ground close to the hospital. Owing to the lockdown restrictions in place, the Mumbai Police allowed 16 members of the family to attend the funeral. Ranbir Kapoor performed the last rites of his father Rishi Kapoor at the Chandanwadi crematorium ground. Due to lockdown restriction in place, Rishi Kapoor's body was directly taken to the crematorium ground instead of going to their Pali Hill residence first. Rishi Kapoor's elder daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni could not attend the funeral as she was in Delhi.   View this post on Instagram   @

Irrfan Khan’s son Babil thanks all the well-wishers for their message amid their tragic loss

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Indian cinema lost one of the finest actors of our times - Irrfan Khan on Wednesday, April 20, 2020. The actor's funeral was held yesterday afternoon in the presence of his family and close friends. After an outpour of the messages of the actor, his older son Babil posted a message. He wrote on Instagram, “I’m deeply grateful for all the condolences you beautiful friends are pouring in for me. Although I hope you understand that right now I’m not being able to reply because my vocabulary is dizzy. I will get back to each one of you but just not right now. Thank you so much. I love you.” After a prolonged battle with neuroendocrine cancer, Irrfan Khan breathed his last on Wednesday at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital after he was admitted for colon infection. He was survived by his wife Sutapa and two sons - Babil and Ayan. ALSO READ: 5 Unknown facts about Irrfan Khan source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/irrfan-khans-son-babil-thanks-well-wishers-message-

Mumbai Police give a fitting tribute to Rishi Kapoor

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Indian cinema lost another icon today. Earlier this morning, Rishi Kapoor breathed his last after his long battle with Leukaemia. His death was confirmed by his colleague and close friend Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday, April 30, 2020.  After his demise, members of the film fraternity and his fans took to social media to express their grief and paid tribute to the ever-charming actor who entertained cinema lovers for decades. In a fitting tribute, the Mumbai Police through their official Twitter handle shared a heartwarming image of the actor along with the words ' Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun?' alongside the picture. ‘Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun’ is a popular song from the 1981 film Zamaane ko Dikhana Hai featuring Rishi Kapoor.  Sharing the image, they wrote, "'Om Shanti Om! Shanti Shanti Om!' You shall forever remain ‘Not Out’ in our hearts. #RIPRishiKapoor" 'Om Shanti Om! Shanti Shanti Om!' You shall forever remain ‘Not Out’ in our hearts. #RIPRishiK

The Kapoors share heartfelt pictures and moments in the memory of Rishi Kapoor

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Rishi Kapoor’s demise is difficult to believe. The legendary actor breathed his last as he lost the battle to leukaemia after two difficult years. He had only recently returned to India with Neetu Kapoor after staying back in New York for 11 months. Rishi Kapoor was admitted due to ill health for the past few days and we lost him earlier today. The news has left the industry numb since we lost Irrfan Khan and him in less than 24 hours. To celebrate his happy memories, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Karisma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan have shared adorable throwback pictures of Rishi Kapoor. His daughter Riddhima posted a selfie with him with the cation, “Papa I love you I will always love you - RIP my strongest warrior I will miss you everyday I will miss your FaceTime calls everyday! Until we meet again papa I love you - your Mushk forever ❤️????” Karisma posted the picture with the caption, “Always looking over family..???? chintu uncle will miss discussing food and restaurants with yo

When Rishi Kapoor said that Neetu Kapoor deserves a medal to stick by him

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On Thursday morning, Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last. The actor had been diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and flew to New York for treatment. He was in New York for nearly a year. During this time, his wife and actress Neetu Kapoor stood by him like a pillar of support. Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor tied the knot in 1980. The two actors met on the sets of the 1974 movie Zehreela Insaan and Rishi fell in love with her. The two went on to act in films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Khel Khel Mein, Kabhi Kabhie, Do Dooni Chaar, Besharam and several others. In his memoir, titled Khullam Khulla, Rishi Kapoor sings praises of his wife Neetu who he said stood by him through the highs and lows. He also said that Neetu deserves a medal for sticking by him. "Incredibly, she has done it without nagging me to change, and patiently puts up with my whims and moods," he wrote. In a recent interview with a tabloid Rishi Kapoor had said that Neetu has been his rock and has shoulder

Rishi Kapoor's songs that will forever remain etched in our hearts

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The demise of Rishi Kapoor has left us all shocked and saddened to a huge extent. Losing a gem of an actor like him has obviously affected the fellow celebrities and his fans. Amid the Coronavirus lockdown, it’s very difficult for the Kapoors to organize memorials for him. However, there have been no reports so far as to when and where his last rites would be performed. Leaving the film industry with a huge void, 2020 has taken two of the most talented actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor away in a couple of days. Rishi started off his career as a teenager back in 1970 with Mera Naam Joker. After that, he never failed to charm us with his chocolate boy looks and charm. Apart from giving some massive hits, he has also given us a number of iconic songs to remember him by! Take a look at some of his hits. Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun – Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai Ek Main Aur Ek Tu – Khel Khel Mein Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho – Bobby Tere Mere Hothon Pe – Chandni Hum Ne Tumko Dekha – Khe

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni posts an emotional message for Rishi Kapoor, to arrive in Mumbai from Delhi via road to attend funeral

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Indian cinema lost another icon today. Earlier this morning, Rishi Kapoor breathed his last after his long battle with Leukaemia. The actor was survived by his wife Neetu Kapoor and two kids - Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. Riddhima, who lives in Delhi, has been given permission to travel by road to Mumbai amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown to attend her father's funeral. "She sought permission late at night. We had it within minutes," a senior police officer from Delhi told NDTV. Since flights and trains have been stopped amid lockdown due to Coronavirus, she will now travel by road which is a 1,400 km-journey. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared an emotional message for her father with a photo. The message read, "P apa I love you I will always love you - RIP my strongest warrior I will miss you everyday I will miss your FaceTime calls everyday! Until we meet again papa I love you - your Mushk forever."    View this post on Instagram

Karan Johar mourns the tragic loss of Rishi Kapoor, says "a piece of my growing years has been snatched away"

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Indian cinema lost another icon today. Earlier this morning, Rishi Kapoor breathed his last after his long battle with Leukaemia. The actor was survived by his wife Neetu Kapoor and two kids - Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. As tributes have started pouring in, filmmaker Karan Johar reminisced about the time he first met Rishi Kapoor on the sets of his father's film Duniya and how he was moved to years when he directed him Student Of The Year . "I was 7 years old and overheard that my parents were invited to see a preview of “Duniya meri Jeb mein”...it starred my favourite Rishi Kapoor...it was school night and my very particular mother refused to let me come with her....I threw such a tantrum because i couldn’t bare the fact that I was being disallowed from seeing a Chintu kapoor film...the parents finally succumbed...i went ....with stars in my eyes...like i had every time I saw him on celluloid...he was my HERO! The very handsome, the exceptionally charming, the

When a Russian fan spotted Rishi Kapoor in New York and played Main Shayar Toh Nahi from Bobby

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Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last today, at the age of 67. He was battling Leukemia for the past two years and underwent  a year-long treatment at New York. As an actor who enjoyed immense love from all corners of the world, Kapoor never stopped having his star moments. One such instance was when he headed for a hair cut at a NY salon, and was spotted by a Russian fan! Delighted, he played Rishi's famous number Main Shayar Toh Nahi from his iconic film Bobby. Moments like these are what artists cherish. The actor had taken to Twitter to share the moment with us. "My anthem played in a salon whilst getting a hair cut. Russian recognized me and played it from his note book. Thank you Sergie," he wrote. My anthem played in a salon whilst getting a hair cut. Russian recognized me and played it from his note book. Thank you Sergie. pic.twitter.com/nnHJVo3OyS — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) August 16, 2019 The actor had also received a Filmfare award in 1973,

Anupam Kher gets emotional as he shares his last video with Rishi Kapoor, shot in New York

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On Thursday morning, Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to break the news of Rishi Kapoor's demise. The actor had been diagnosed with cancer in 2018. He was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday after his condition worsened. The news of his demise has gutted the film industry and his fans. Anupam Kher took to his social media handle to pay his tribute to the actor. “I am just completely numb with the shock of my dearest friend, co-actor of many movies & a wonderful person's passing away,” said an emotional Anupam Kher in his social media posts. Anupam Kher broke down as he shared the last video he recorded with Rishi in New York City. The two are seen taking a taxi ride in the video. Sharing the cheery video, he also penned a note that read, “#RishiKapoor से ज़्यादा ज़िंदादिल, बेबाक़,ज़ोर ज़ोर से ठहाके लगाने वाला,एक बच्चे जैसी जिज्ञासा रखने वाला मैंने अपनी ज़िंदगी में कभी नहीं देखा।भगवान ने उनका साँचा बनाकर तोड़ दिया था।दुख इतना गहरा है, आँसू निकल ही नहीं रहे।NY में उनके स

Rishi Kapoor on his support system Neetu Kapoor – “We were made for each other”

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Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020 early in the morning after his long battle with leukemia. The actor, who was being treated in New York for almost a year, returned to India last year in September and was looking forward to getting back to work. His pillar of strength was his wife Neetu Kapoor who stayed with him in NYC throughout his treatment while his kids Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni often visited him. In the year 2017 during the promotions of his autobiography ‘Khullam Khulla’, the actor spoke highly of his wife with whom he shared screen space for years before they fell in love and got married. She had written an excerpt in the book. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama about Neetu and how crucial she has been in his life, Rishi joked, “She has also written some nasty things about me.” He said, “We were made for each other. Well, all said and done! We met very early in our life. When I started my career, Dimple Kapadia got married (to Rajesh Khanna)

"In two days I’ve lost two of my favourite actors", says Sharmila Tagore

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The legendary Sharmila Tagore is devastated by the double blow that Indian cinema has received on two successive days. "Why are these younger actors going and the older ones are still around? First, we lost Irrfan who was an absolute favourite and now Rishi Kapoor who was not only a fabulous actor but also part of my family. In fact I’m trying to call (daughter-in-law, Rishi’s niece) Kareena since morning. But can’t get through," Sharmilaji has barely been able to get over the first tragedy before the second struck. "I took Irrfan’s death very personally. He was an actor I related deeply to. His performances in films like  Maqbool, Paan Singh Tomar , for which he won the National award, and  The Namasake were so subtle layered and brilliant…I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen The Namesake . Irrfan transformed into a Bengali gentleman. He learnt Bengali for the film. My daughter Soha has done three films with Irrfan. I’m very envious of her." Sharmilaji r

"I'm pretending Irrfan Khan bhai is still with us" - Deepak Dobriyal

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Deepak Dobriyal who is in faraway Uttarkhand is now negotiating a new form of lockdown. “I am in a state of denial about Irrfan Bhai’s going. Till the other day he was a fighter, a warrior in the true sense of the word. People from the outside can’t see what he went through for three and a half years. I was with him. I know the pain he and his wife Sutapa have endured. I can’t imagine he has been defeated in the battle. So I am here pretending to myself that he’s still with us.” Deepak spent a good four years shooting with Irrfan and getting to know him. “And he became not just a part of my life but my wife’s too. He would tell my wife to look after me and handle me with kid’s glove as I am very  bholu (innocent). After coming in contact with Irrfan Bhai my wife actually started looking at me with more respect. That’s how generous kind and loving Irrfan Bhai was towards me. I remember a Holi party at Tigmanshuji (Dhulia)’s home some years ago… as soon Irrfan Bhai saw me he rushed to

With Rishi Kapoor's demise, fate of these films remains uncertain

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Actor Rishi Kapoor, after a two-year-long battle with cancer, passed away at a Mumbai hospital today morning. A legend in true sense and an entertainer for decades, the actor fought his battle bravely and the dreadful disease never got the better of him, during the testing times. Kapoor was last seen in Jeetu Joseph's The Body , a thriller co-starring Emraan Hashmi. And as we write this, his unfinished film Sharmaji Namkeen lies on the table. Helmed by Hitesh Bhatia, the film starring Juhi Chawla alongside him rolled in December last year. The actor, post his return from New York after a year-long treatment, was eager to return to work, and began shooting with full vigour. A handful of delightful photos from the sets also made their way to the internet. However, with Kapoor's demise, one can't be certain as to what's in the film's fate. View this post on Instagram Wishing 'SHARMAJI NAMKEEN ' all the very very best, a

Sehban Azim pens a beautifully heart-touching poem for Irrfan Khan

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Sehban Azim known for his role as Inspector Malhar in Tujhse Hai Raabta is a man of many talents. His fans and friends are aware of how he has a knack for poetry and he is pretty good at it! He has been an avid follower of actors and all forms of art for the longest time now and has written a beautiful poem for Irrfan Khan. While the world woke up to the news yesterday of Irrfan Khan passing away and we’re all aware of how the void will never be filled of losing a brilliant actor. Sehban, in his poem, speaks of how God has his own plan and compared them to a film and its characters. What touched our hearts the most was the last paragraph that reads that his mother says that those who pass away in Ramzan are special to God. He has expressed his condolences in one of the purest forms possible. Take a look at it.   View this post on Instagram   Pata nahi kyun lekin waqt se pehle Mann hi Mann is baat ki Khushi Mana li thi ke apna hero is beemari se Jeet

Kapoor family releases a statement on Rishi Kapoor’s death, urges the fans to respect the laws enforced by the Government

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The news of Rishi Kapoor’s death has left us all with a heavy heart and we find it difficult to believe that he’s no more amongst us. The 67-year-old actor had been battling leukemia for the last two years and breathed his last in Sir H.N Reliance Hospital today morning. Even during this tough time, the Kapoor family has urged their fans and well-wishers to respect the guidelines put down by the Government in the wake of Coronavirus. A while ago, the family released a statement on his passing, take a look at it. “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