The Bollywood legend returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year.
Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor passed away in a hospital here on Thursday. The news of the demise of the 67-year-old was revealed by superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Twitter.
T 3517 – He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away ..
The 67-year-old actor was taken to H N Reliance hospital by his family on Wednesday morning.
I am destroyed !
The Bollywood actor returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year.
In February, Kapoor was hospitalised twice due to his health issues.
After his return to Mumbai, he was again admitted to a hospital with viral fever. He was discharged soon afterwards.
Kapoor, who has been quite active on social media, hasn’t posted anything on his Twitter account since April 2.
The actor recently announced his next project, a remake of Hollywood film “The Intern”, also featuring Deepika Padukone.
Tributes pour in on social media.
