Mumbai: Bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar among many others are shocked by the sudden demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor on Thursday. They took to social media to pour their hearts out for the late actor.
Rishi was hospitalised on Wednesday morning after complaining that he was not feeling well. The 67-year-old actor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Wife Neetu Kapoor was at his side.
Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan broke the news on Twitter, writing: "T 3517 - He's GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone ... just passed away ... I am destroyed !"
Aamir Khan: "We have lost one of the greats today. An amazing actor, a wonderful human being, and 100% a child of Cinema. Thank you for all the joy you brought to our lives. Thank you for being the actor and human being that you were. You will be badly missed Rishiji. Love. a."
Salman Khan: "Rest in peace chintu sirrr, kaha suna maaf , strength , peace n light to family n friends..."
Karan Johar: "He was my childhood....."
Varun Dhawan: "I was just in awe facing him in a scene. Sid and me would always discuss that we shouldn't mess up our lines. He was a professional and always loving rip Chintu uncle."
Rajkummar Rao: "Rest in Peace my dear #RishiSir You will be missed sir. May God give strength to the family to get through this difficult time."
Asha Bhonsle: "Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family. Sorry I can't be with you in your hour of grief, although Chintu was always always by my side through thick & thin. This picture of our last meeting is how I shall remember him. He remains eternal & special ???"
Suniel Shetty: "Shocked to hear of this great loss. Will always crave your beautiful, positive vibe. RIP #Chintuji. You went too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the entire Kapoor family #Strength."
Shruti Haasan: "Today we mourn the loss of this giant in cinema RIP sir my deepest condolences to the family."