India is in shock after the death of Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor. His family, in a statement released to the media, confirmed the news. Kapoor passed away at 8.45 am today after a two-year battle with leukemia, the statement read.
Late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor's mortal remains were taken directly to a crematorium near the hospital where he breathed his last. His remains were taken to Chandanwadi crematorium for the last rites.
Mumbai Police had reportedly requested the actor's family not to take his mortal remains home, owing to the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. Instead, his body was driven directly to a crematorium in Marine Lines Chandanwadi. The last rites were performed around 3-4 pm on Thursday, in the presence of his family members. Randheer Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Kareen Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Alia Bhatt were among the others who were present at the crematorium.
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