Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, 67, dies of cancer

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died in a hospital in Mumbai after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 67 years old.

"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukaemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last," Kapoor's family said in a statement on Thursday.

"He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents," said the statement.

Kapoor belonged to Bollywood's most famous film dynasty with several generations of actors. His father, Raj Kapoor, was one of India's most revered filmmakers.

It is Bollywood's second loss in as many days. Actor Irrfan Khan died on Wednesday, also of cancer.

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

"He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents," said the statement.

Kapoor belonged to Bollywood's most famous film dynasty with several generations of actors. His father, Raj Kapoor, was one of India's most revered filmmakers.

It is Bollywood's second loss in as many days. Actor Irrfan Khan died on Wednesday, also of cancer.

Source: Aljazeera