When the Indian film industry couldn’t get over the demise of actor Irrfan Khan, one more sad news left them in utter shock. Actor Rishi Kapoor who is known for his work in Bollywood film industry, died at the age of 67 due to cancer on Thursday. An official statement from the family of the legendary actor said that he “remained jovial” and “Kept doctors entertained till the end”. He fought a long battle with cancer and had spent much of last year in New York being treated.

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Condolence message from all over the social media platform surfaced. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote “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.” to express his emotions.

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

Tamil Superstars Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth also expressed their emotions through tweets :

Heartbroken … Rest In Peace … my dearest friend #RishiKapoor

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020

Cant believe it. Chintu ji @chintskap. (Mr.Rishi Kapoor) was always ready with a smile. We had mutual love and respect. Will miss my friend. My heartfelt condolence to the family.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 30, 2020

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Rishi Kapoor began his career as a child artist in his father Raj Kapoor’s 1970 film “Mera Naam Joker”. Three years later he appeared as a leading hero in a film named as “Bobby”. Soon after the release of “Bobby”, Rishi Kapoor became an unavoidable romantic hero at that time. Mr. Kapoor married to Neetu kapoor in the year 1980. The couple had two children son, actor Ranbir Kapoor, and daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani.

Now, as every star are expressing their sadness, a tweet posted by Rishi Kapoor which was posted on 2nd of April has garnered a special attention of Netizens. In the tweet, Rishi kapoor asked the citizens of India not involve in violence as Doctors, Nurses, Medical workers, Policemen are endangering their lives to save people. He asked people to battle together against Coronavirus to win it through his tweet.

“An appeal to all brothers and sisters from all social status and faiths. Please don’t resort to violence,stone throwing or lynching. Doctors,Nurses,Medics, Policemen etc..are endangering their lives to save you. We have to win this Coronavirus war together. Please. Jai Hind!” read his tweet. Check out his tweet below :

An appeal 🙏 to all brothers and sisters from all social status and faiths. Please don’t resort to violence,stone throwing or lynching. Doctors,Nurses,Medics, Policemen etc..are endangering their lives to save you. We have to win this Coronavirus war together. Please. Jai Hind!🇮🇳

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 2, 2020

This tweet garnered a special attention from the people of social media regarding which they started reacting to it in an emotional way. Check out some of them below :

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Yes we will ! But you went too far !! May be at heaven they need you. Rest in peace and make them happy at heaven. https://t.co/IsWb2Ag5VP

— Pravin Dangera (@PravinDangera) April 30, 2020

last tweet of rishi sahab….rest in peace sirjee…..!! 🙏🙏 https://t.co/RcWjzgpihC

— Dhiraj (@DhirajK41445073) April 30, 2020

In his last tweet the late actor is appealing his followers to not resort to violence on #CoronaWarrior doctors, nurses, medics, policemen etc.. we have lost two very influential celebrities in these two days. 2020 is not even halfway yet! https://t.co/F7z2M3EMWN

— Rimple Sohi Kadyan (@rimple_sohi) April 30, 2020

Rishi Kapoor was last seen in 2019 films The Body and Jhootha Kahin Ka. He was also supposed to appear in the Bollywood adaptation of The Intern with Deepika Padukone.