Rishi Kapoor Death: Actor's LAST WORDS On Twitter; Urged Fans To Not Resort To Violence During COVID-19 Pandemic

Rishi Kapoor's death has jolted the industry. The actor died after battling cancer for more than two years. He was very active on Twitter and his last message to his fans was about fighting Coronavirus

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Rishi Kapoor Death: Actor's LAST WORDS On Twitter; Urged Fans To Not Resort To Violence During COVID-19 Pandemic
It's a sad day today. Bollywood's one of the most celebrated stars, Rishi Kapoor, has passed away. The actor was diagnosed with cancer almost two years ago and had taken the treatment in New York. Reportedly, his cancer relapsed and he breathed his last in Mumbai surrounded by family. While the actor was well-known for his films, Rishi Kapoor was also known for his social media game. He was very active on Twitter and often shared his thoughts on trending topics using his sense of humour. His last message though was a serious appeal to his fans.

In his last tweet made on April 2, Rishi Kapoor urged all to not resort to violence and not attack doctors, policemen or others who are helping us fight Coronavirus. His message read, "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!"

His death has indeed jolted the film industry. It was first confirmed by Amitabh Bachchan who stated that he's devasted to know about his death. Then stars like Priyanka Chopra, Ajay Devgn, Raveena Tandon, Taapsee Pannu, Rajinikanth, John Abraham and many others expressed grief and shock on his demise. 

Rishi Kapoor who started as a child artist in his father's film Mera Naam Joker made his debut with Bobby in the year 1973 and it was a super hit. His filmography comprises a few most acclaimed films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Kabhi Kabhi, Chandni, Bol radha Bol and many more. (Also Read: Rishi Kapoor Passes Away After Putting Up A Brave Fight Against Cancer; Amitabh Bachchan Shares The Heartbreaking News)

May his soul rest in peace.





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