Ranbir alia rishi funeral

The entire film industry is reeling with the shocking news of Rishi Kapoor’s sudden demise. The veteran actor though diagnosed with cancer was doing well post his treatment in the US. However, reportedly he was rushed to hospital last week and unfortunately, he left for the heavenly abode today (April 30) around 8:15 am.

Amidst the nationwide lockdown, the actor’s funeral took place in Mumbai keeping in the restrictions in mind. Ranbir Kapoor was seen performing the last rites of his father Rishi Kapoor. The ‘Brahmastra’ actor was accompanied by his alleged girlfriend Alia Bhatt.

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Ranbir was teary-eyed as he arrived to perform the last rites of his father Rishi Kapoor at Mumbai’s Chandanwadi crematorium. Owing to the lockdown, strict guidelines were followed and everyone was seen wearing masks. Ranbir broke down at his father’s funeral. Even Alia couldn’t help and she broke down as she was seen standing next to Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor.

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Ranbir’s cousin Kareena Kapoor, her husband Saif Ali Khan also arrived at the funeral to pay their last respects.

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Ranbir’s close friend Ayan Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan were also present to pay their last respects.

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Earlier today, the Kapoor family had issued a statement which read, “He was grateful for the love of his fans that poured in from the world over. In his passing, they would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and not with tears. In this hour of personal loss, we also recognise the world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. There are numerous restrictions around movement and gathering in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of the family to please respect the laws that are in Force. He would not have it any other way.”

We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Kapoor family.

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