Rishi Kapoor passes away at 67: President Kovind, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & other leaders pay tribute on Twitter

In extremely sad news, Rishi Kapoor passed away at the age of 67. He was admitted to H N Reliance hospital on Wednesday after feeling unwell, his elder brother Randhir Kapoor had said. 

ANI tweeted that Rishi passed away in the hospital. The news of his sad demise was tweeted by veteran actor and colleague Amitabh Bachchan, who tweeted, "T 3517 - He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed !"

T 3517 - He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
I am destroyed !

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 30, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovidn and Prime Minster Narendra Modi took to the official Twitter handle and expressed their shock over the matter. 'I will always recall our interactions, even on social media', said PM Modi in a tweet. 

Rishi Kapoor’s untimely demise is shocking. An evergreen personality with an always smiling face, he was so full of life that it's difficult to believe that he is no more. A huge loss for the entertainment industry. Let us pray for his soul. Condolences to his family and friends.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 30, 2020

 

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2020

Rahul Gandhi expressed his grief over the matter on Twitter. He wrote, "This is a terrible week for Indian cinema, with the passing of another legend, actor Rishi Kapoor.  A wonderful actor, with a huge fan following across generations, he will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends & fans all over the world, at this time of grief."

This is a terrible week for Indian cinema, with the passing of another legend, actor Rishi Kapoor. A wonderful actor, with a huge fan following across generations, he will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends & fans all over the world, at this time of grief.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 30, 2020

Many leaders took Twitter to express their grief...

In 2014 he told me ‘bhag jaldi Dilli pagal ‘ for he knew I’ve been summoned to take oath. The last I saw him was on a set and that’s how il remember him. Prodding you to do your best, caring for the little things, teaching you the craft no matter how old you were on the job.. pic.twitter.com/ZDtGr7etxH

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 30, 2020

Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of actor Rishi Kapoor. He entertained several generations of Indians throughout his career. What a terrible loss.. My condolences to the grieving family. May God bless his soul.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 30, 2020

Deeply shocked & saddened at the demise of the iconic & versatile film actor #RishiKapoor. A National Film Award winner, he acted in more than than 150 films. He endured his illness with dignity and grace. My condolences to his family, friends, fans & the entire film fraternity.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 30, 2020

Another sad news!Passing away of #RishiKapoor! His various roles from debutant actor in #Bobby to his character roles on screen,his participation in social causes,all will be remembered by his innumerable fans,well wishers.Condolences to #Kapur family.We will miss him #Om Shanti

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) April 30, 2020

Lost BOBBY of every heart, our RANGEELA RATAN...what a terrible terrible news. A big hearted person who never mince words. My childhood heart throb, You will be missed immensely. pic.twitter.com/TjFG8lxD7P

— Rekha Sharma (@sharmarekha) April 30, 2020

Saddened by the sudden demise of #RishiKapoor who left a profound imprint on Bollywood by his versatility acting. Have grown up watching many of his films since my student days.
A great loss to the world of creativity.
My sincere condolences!
ॐ शान्ति!!

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) April 30, 2020

मशहूर फिल्म अभिनेता #ऋषि_कपूर जी के निधन की खबर से स्तब्ध हूं। उन्होंने अपने अभिनय से दशकों तक करोड़ों चाहने वालों के दिलों पर राज किया। उनका जाना हिन्दी फिल्म जगत के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति दें और शोकाकुल परिवार को दुःख सहने की शक्ति। #RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/7C4WOqvmdr

— Raghubar Das (@dasraghubar) April 30, 2020

Saddened to hear that my senior schoolmate at Mumbai's CampionSchool, Rishi Kapoor, whom i competed with in "inter-class dramatics" in 1967-68, has gone to a better world. From the romantic hero of "Bobby"to the mature character actor of his last films, he evolved remarkably. RIP pic.twitter.com/9eyzE0qP38

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 30, 2020

Eternal on-screen legend and entertainer across decades, #RishiKapoor will always be remembered as an icon that redefined the Indian cinematic universe in his unique way! My heartfelt condolences are with his family in this time of grief. Rest in Peace! pic.twitter.com/nYSNhrECZa

— Vinod Tawde (@TawdeVinod) April 30, 2020

Here's how netizens reacted to the news...

Thank You #RishiKapoor for entertaining us for 6 Decades continuously!  pic.twitter.com/hce0ccbr8a

— सूरज@insane_suraj) April 30, 2020

There was a dialogue in D-Day movie,

"Today the story that we have finished...there will be many to tell it...but I am scared that, may be there will be no one to listen to it."

Yesterday Irrfan Khan and today #RishiKapoor left us. pic.twitter.com/Cw8u4Cgn7b

— IRONY MAN (@karanku100) April 30, 2020

Speechless. Who would have ever thought. Indian Cinema lost its 2 super talented icon within 24 hours.#RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/vpLBQCHiQR

— Paresh Rawal fan (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) April 30, 2020

Devastated to hear about demise of #RishiKapoor 
You will aways be remembered. 
Prayers for the Kapoor Family #RIPRishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/AtSV20lHUd

— TeamSRKNepal@teamsrknepal) April 30, 2020

Really Saddened by the sudden demise of #RishiKapoor 

A great loss to the world of creativity.
Our sincere condolences!

RIP #RishiKapoor Ji  pic.twitter.com/73NfuRz9PA

— Team Shah Rukh Khan Army (@TeamSRKArmy) April 30, 2020