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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor.

“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, according to a PIB release.

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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.

It may be mentioned here that Rishi Kapoor, 67, who personified the Bollywood romantic hero for three decades before becoming a character artiste, died in Mumbai at 8.45 am on April 30, 2020, after a two-year battle with leukaemia. Rish is survived by his wife Neetu, actor son Ranbir, and daughter Ridhima.