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Politicians to film industry, Rishi Kapoor's death takes everyone by shock

The veteran actor was hospitalised on Wednesday morning after complaining that he was not feeling well

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Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer for the first time in 2018, following which the actor was in New York for nearly a year

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From Indian politicians to Bollywood celebrities, condolences poured in from all sides as veteran actor Rishi Kapoor died on Thursday morning at the age of 67 in a Mumbai hospital.

Rishi was hospitalised on Wednesday morning after complaining that he was not feeling well. The actor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Wife Neetu Kapoor was at his side.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter expressing the loss and sent condolences to Kapoor's family and fans.

"Multifaceted, endearing and lively...this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall our

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