PM Modi anguished with Rishi Kapoor's demise

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he is anguished with the sudden demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. He remembered how passionate he was about the films and India's progress.

“Multifaceted, endearing and lively…this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall our interactions, even on social media. He was passionate about films and India’s progress. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti,” the PM tweeted.

Rishi Kapoor was in the hospital for more than two weeks now and was shifted to the ICU after his condition deteriorated on Wednesday evening. He breathed his last on Thursday morning.

The actor was in serious condition and his wife Neetu Kapoor was constantly there with him at the hospital while his son Ranbir Kapoor kept visiting him regularly.

Rishi Kapoor was battling cancer since 2018. He got treated in the US for a year and had returned to India in September 2019. He was hospitalised after he complained of some breathing problem. Rishi had recovered last year in September but starting falling ill again.