AR Rahman Says It’s Unfortunate He Couldn’t Attend Rishi Kapoor And Irrfan Khan Funerals

In a matter of two days, Bollywood lost two of its greatest actors. Critically acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, and just a day later, on April 30, the original 'chocolate boy' of Bollywood, Rishi Kapoor breathed his last. Condolence messages have been pouring in for the two stars. One of the Indian film industry's greatest music composers, A R Rahman, is sorry to not have paid his final respects to both actors.

A.R. Rahman On Not Attending Irrfan And Rishi’s Funerals

IANS quoted Rahman as saying, "It is so unfortunate that at this time nobody can even go for the funerals. They gave so much of themselves for the people to see, and it is such an unfortunate time (that we couldn't even attend the funeral)."

He added, "It is the holy month of Ramadan, in a way they are blessed."

Irrfan Khan succumbed to colon infection, a complication of his cancer. He had been diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour in 2018, and had been receiving treatment in the UK. The actor passed away at the age of 54. His funeral was attended by comedian Kapil Sharma, actor Rajpal Yadav, singer Mika Singh and filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and Tigmanshu Dhulia.

On the other hand, Rishi Kapoor's funeral saw the presence of his wife Neetu Kapoor, son Ranbir Kapoor with girlfriend Alia Bhatt, niece Kareena Kapoor Khan and her husband Saif Ali Khan, brother Randhir Kapoor, and other family members. His daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni was unable to attend the funeral, as she was in Delhi at the time. She later drove down to Mumbai to be with her family in these difficult times, with special permission to travel in the lockdown.

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