"Was a powerhouse of a talent": Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the passing away of Rishi Kapoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has condoled the passing away of versatile actor Rishi Kapoor on Twitter. "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." the Prime Minister said.

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away in Mumbai. The Bobby actor was admitted  at the Reliance Foundation Hospital. The actor returned to India last September after undergoing treatment for cancer in the US for almost a year. In February, Rishi Kapoor was hospitalised twice.For the unversed, the actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. He underwent a treatment in New York and returned to Mumbai after battling with cancer for almost a year.

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