Neetu Kapoor became emotional after watching 'Animal': Said- I wish Rishi ji was here today, shared the post on Instagram

Ranbir Kapoor starrer film 'Animal' was released in theaters yesterday i.e. on 1st December. The film has created a stir as soon as it hit the theatres. Meanwhile, Ranbir's mother Neetu Kapoor has remembered her late husband and actor Rishi Kapoor. While sharing the photo of Ranbir's look in the film Animal, he wrote – I wish Rishi ji was there today. Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor had also shared a post in memory of Rishi Kapoor a few days ago. In which he had written – In his memory. Neetu often shares posts in his memory.

Rishi Kapoor died on 30 April 2020.

How did Rishi Kapoor die?

Rishi Kapoor was born on 4 September 1952. His life span was till 30 April 2020. Rishi Kapoor took his last breath at the age of 67. He was suffering from leukemia i.e. blood cancer. He died at HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Rishi Kapoor was known for his happy-go-lucky nature. Even till the last moment, he did not leave this style of making the doctors and medical staff in the hospital laugh and entertain them.

Once discharged, his condition deteriorated and he was put on a ventilator. But on April 30, at 3 am, he stopped responding. At the same time he breathed his last, his wife Neetu and son Ranbir were present with him.

Some time before Rishi Kapoor, the news of the death of actor Irrfan Khan had come. Bollywood had lost two great actors simultaneously. It took a long time for people to come out of this sorrow.

Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018

Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. He went to America for treatment. Returned to India in September last year after staying there for 11 months. His wife Neetu was with him the entire time he was in America. Ranbir Kapoor went to New York to meet him several times. A few days ago, Rishi had said in an interview, 'Now I am feeling much better. I can do any other work. Wondering when to start acting again. I don't know whether people will like my work now or not. I had several blood transfusions in New York. Then I told Neetu – I hope that despite the new blood, I will not forget acting.