Watch: Alia Bhatt arrives at the hospital to be with the family after Rishi Kapoor passes away

The Kapoor family is mourning the loss of the veteran actor Rishi Kapoor. Actress Alia Bhatt has arrived at the hospital to be with them in this tough time!

It is a heartbreaking day for the film fraternity as the actor Rishi Kapoor is no more. But it is all the more shattering for the Kapoor family who is morning his loss.

The family confirmed his demise as they released an official statement. It reads, “Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last.”

They added that Rishi ji was thankful for all the love that he got from his fans. But they also urged everyone to still follow the rules of the lockdown looking at the current scenario. They said, “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.”

The Kapoor family including Neetu Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are at the hospital. Actress Alia Bhatt too recently arrived to be with them in their tough time.

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