Bollywood star Rishi Kapoor has died after a long cancer battle. He was 67.
Part of Bollywood’s Kapoor acting dynasty, Rishi Kapoor made his film debut in 1970 as a child actor in his father Raj Kapoor’s movie, Mera Naam Joker.
Three years later, Kapoor landed his first lead role in the 1973 Bobby. It led to a string of romantic lead roles Kapoor played in dozens of films for over two decades. Later in his career, he transitioned to being a character actor.
The actor’s family confirmed his death in a message reported by the BBC:
“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...
Part of Bollywood’s Kapoor acting dynasty, Rishi Kapoor made his film debut in 1970 as a child actor in his father Raj Kapoor’s movie, Mera Naam Joker.
Three years later, Kapoor landed his first lead role in the 1973 Bobby. It led to a string of romantic lead roles Kapoor played in dozens of films for over two decades. Later in his career, he transitioned to being a character actor.
The actor’s family confirmed his death in a message reported by the BBC:
“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...
- 4/30/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
What Is Salman Khan Upto Post The House Firing Incident? Sikandar Shoot, Bigg Boss Ott 3 & All We Know!
- 4/18/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Box Office: Pathaan To Padmaavat, Dhoom 3 – Take A Look At The Highest-Grossing Bollywood Films In North America!
- 4/17/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Revisiting Akshay Kumar Starrer Blue’s Failure: Clash With All The Best, Box Office Deficit Of 41 Crores & Much More!
- 4/17/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Gangu Ramsay of horror film specialists Ramsay Brothers passes on at 83
- 4/7/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Archana Puran Singh Sitting On Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Lap In The Great Indian Kapil Show New Promo Will Make You Scream “Thoko Taali” – Watch
- 4/2/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 1: Sunil Grover’s Dafli Act Is Netizens’ Favourite On Kapil Sharma’s Show, “Comeback Is Pure Magic”
- 3/31/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.